OSHA: Storage and Transportation

What information should be prominently marked in a compressed gas cylinder storage area?

-Hazard class of the stored gas -Name of the stored gas

What are the proper storage requirements for flammable gas and oxygen storage areas?

-Keep a minimum of 20 feet between the storage areas -Separate areas with a 5-foot-high firewall with a fire rating of one-half hour

Cylinders must be transported properly, as transporting them incorrectly could cause damage, making it unusable. Dropping a cylinder could lead to _________.

-Personal injury -Property damage -Further damage to the cylinder

To safely transport compressed gas cylinders, what guidelines should you follow?

-Remove the regulator before transporting -Replace the calve protection cap prior to transportation

Which of the following statements are true about the storage of incompatible gases?

-They must be stored in different areas -They must be stored in separate areas whether they are full or empty -A minimum of 20 feet must be between flammable gas and oxygen storage areas

The area that cylinders are stored in should have which of the following characteristics?

-Well-ventilated -Free of flames or sparks -A level, fireproof floor

Besides storing cylinders in a well-ventilated area on a level, fireproof, dry floor, what are our other precautions you should take when storing cylinders?

-storage areas must be prominently marked with hazard class or the name of the stored gases -"no smoking" signs must be posted where necessary -where gases o =f different types are stored in the same location, the cylinders must be stored by type -storage area must be kept below 125 degrees Fahrenheit

Proper storage procedures require a minimum of ___________ between flammable gas and oxygen storage areas and these areas must be separated by a firewall _______ high with a fire rating on one-half hour

20 feet, 5 feet

Where should oily and greasy materials be stored?

Away from oxygen cylinders

When gases of different types are stored in the same location, how should cylinders be grouped?

By type

Which statement is true about storing incompatible gases?

Incompatible gases must be stored in separate areas

How many cylinders should you transport with a wheeled cart at a time?

Only 1 at a time

You should use a properly designed _____________ to move cylinders

Wheeled cart