Compressed Gas Cylinder (Types / Hazards/ Storage/ Transport/ Safe Usage)

Compressed gas cylinders contain varying pressures of inert, toxic, flammable, oxidizing, corrosive, or combinations of gases. Care in using, handling, and storing compressed gas cylinders is required due to the high potential for a severe incident. Compressed gas cylinders are used regularly in science and engineering buildings, machine shops, and retail and campus dining. Store cylinders secured to a stationary object or wall. No more than two cylinders may be fastened by one strap. Store cylinders with safety caps in place. Never insert foreign objects into the safety cap holes when trying to remove or close the cap.