Management of compressed gas cylinders is very dangerous because of the unusual characteristics some of them posses: storage under pressure, flammability, and many lack a distinguishable odor or color ...
This guideline identifies general safety precautions that should be reviewed and followed when dealing with compressed-gas cylinders at Brandeis. The MSDS for specific gases should be reviewed to ...
The United States Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an April 13th letter addressing a request for clarification of the Hazardous ...
Compressed medical gases are gases and liquids in pressurized cylinders administered for different purposes. They can be used for anesthesia, patient respiration or powering surgical tools. Handling ...
ON December 13, Mr. Robert Cook read a paper on “Compressed Gas as a Fuel for Motor Transport” before the East Midland Section of the Institute of Fuel and the Society of Chemical Industry at ...
One reason fuel gases are so useful is they easily ignite. That is also one reason they are so dangerous. A flame need not be present, a hot surface (only 600ºF) can do the job. These gases ignite at ...
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all gas cylinders that are received, handled or stored are done so in accordance with safe practices in order to minimize potential hazards. *This policy ...