This briefing addresses the key risks associated with handling gas cylinders and the necessary control measures.
The aim of this Safety Briefing - Handling Gas Cylinders is to ensure that all staff are fully aware of the potential risks associated with handling and storing gas cylinders.
The briefing identifies hazards associated with handling gas cylinders include failing to ensure that the protective valve cover is in place, moving cylinders with the regulator attached and explosion because the cylinder has over heated.
Control measures include tilting cylinders and rolling them on their bottom edges, never moving cylinders with the pressure gauges in position and using fire-resistant shields.
Attendees must take note of the following key points: