COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER SAFETY

OVERVIEW:
Compressed gas cylinders are used in many different industries and settings in the workplace. The proper
handling, use and care of these cylinders are important to your safety and that of your co-workers. Compressed gas cylinders have the potential to create hazardous working environments. Both mechanical hazards and chemical hazards can be created if gas cylinders are not handled and used safely. The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with compressed gases, how compressed gas cylinders work and to train you how to handle them safely. In this presentation, we will review the characteristics and dangers of compressed gas cylinders, methods of inspection, as well as safe handling, storing and use, and selection of PPE.

COURSE AIM:
This course aims to make aware about the severity of unsafe cylinder handling, use and storage.
Compressed gas cylinders are common and very useful in the workplace; however, they can also be
extremely dangerous.
Compressed gases can create environments that are explosive, reactive, flammable, oxidizing, oxygendeficient, extremely cold, corrosive, or otherwise dangerous to health and safety, depending on the
product being used.
Hazards will be minimized if workers are trained in safe practices for labeling, transporting, handling,
using, and storing compressed gas cylinders.