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Gas Cylinder PDF

This document provides a job safety analysis form for changing gas cylinders. It identifies potential hazards for each step of the task and recommended controls to mitigate the hazards. The three main steps are: 1) Transport the full gas cylinder, 2) Replace the empty cylinder with the full one, and 3) Transport the empty cylinder. Hazards identified include cylinders falling over or off carts during transport, gas leaking from improperly closed or damaged valves/regulators, and cylinders exploding due to flame or spark contact. Recommended controls include securing cylinders to carts, checking valves/regulators/washers, and marking empty cylinders.

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Gas Cylinder PDF

This document provides a job safety analysis form for changing gas cylinders. It identifies potential hazards for each step of the task and recommended controls to mitigate the hazards. The three main steps are: 1) Transport the full gas cylinder, 2) Replace the empty cylinder with the full one, and 3) Transport the empty cylinder. Hazards identified include cylinders falling over or off carts during transport, gas leaking from improperly closed or damaged valves/regulators, and cylinders exploding due to flame or spark contact. Recommended controls include securing cylinders to carts, checking valves/regulators/washers, and marking empty cylinders.

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Job Safety Analysis Form

Picture of task/equipment: Task: CHANGING THE GAS CYLINDERS


Name of Shop
or Dept:
Job Title(s):
Analyzed by:
Date:
Required PPE:

1. Closed Toe Shoes

Required/Recommended Trainings:

1. Bruin Safety Training


2. Lab Safety Training

TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS


1. Transport the full 1a. The cylinders may fall off the cart while 1a1. Never transport a cylinder, even across a room,
gas cylinder transporting. without the metal cap over the valve.
1a2. Secure the cylinder to the hand truck with a chain
or strap.
1a3. Use a hand truck or chart to transport cylinders.
2. Replace the empty 2a. Gas cylinders may fall over. 2a1. Restrain the gas cylinder with upper and lower
gas cylinder with the chains to secure to a wall or cylinder stand.
full one 2b. Gas can leak from open valves. 2b1. Close the valve before taking off the regulator.
2c. The misplaced washer may cause gas leakage. 2c1. Check the washer before fitting the regulator.
2d. Dust or left over teflon tape on the cylinder 2d1. Wipe the outlet with a clean and dry cloth.
outlet may cause gas leakage. 2d2. Seal the cylinder outlet with new teflon tape.
2d3. Place the regulator on the cylinder and tighten.
2e. The cylinder may have a pressured leakage. 2e1. Open the cylinder valve at low and check for
leakage.
2e2. Stand to the side of the regulator.
2e3. Select a well-ventilated area to store cylinders.
2f. The cylinder may leak slightly. 2f1. Squirt a soapy solution around the tightened valve-
regulator junction to check for leaks. If there is no
bubbling then seal is good.
2g. The regulator may misread pressure. 2g1. Check the regulator for the correct pressure and set
if necessary.
2h. Warm areas or direct sunlight may cause 2h1. Select a cool, dry and well-ventilated area to store
pressure increases. cylinders.
2i. The cylinders contains compressed/pressurized 2i1. Do not permit a flame or spark to come in contact
gas and can explode. with the gas cylinder.
3. Transport the empty 3a. Empty cylinder may be mistakenly used. 3a1. Mark and label the cylinder as "empty" and store at
cylinder the designated area.

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