This instruction supercedes 1 6 jun the osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas association s cga pamphlets c, c, and p compressed gas cylinders can be extremely hazardous when misused or abused. With the exception of lecture bottles, threads, configurations and valve outlets are different for each class of gases to prevent mixing of incompatible gases. Founded in 19, the compressed gas association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases. The piped systems for the inplant transfer and distribution of nitrous oxide shall be designed, installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet g8. Part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly. The information contained in this pamphlet was obtained from sources believed to be reliable and is based upon the experience of members of the compressed gas association, inc.
If you need further clarification, you are directed to the compressed gas association pamphlets c61968 and c81982. Occupational safety and health hazard awareness training for the construction, oil and gas, and landscaping industries west virginia university research corporation 2011. Safety relief devices for compressed gas containers. Typically a new addition will not be cited until possibly years after it has been published. The following questions relate to the more common precautions to be taken in school environments. Standard for compressed gas cylinder valves, lists the appropriate valve for each gas. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website. Leak detection liquids are available from commercial welding supply houses. Recommendation status change summary chemical safety board. It should not be assumed that every acceptable safety precaution is. Cgas positions address safety and technical information related to the manufacture, transportation, storage, transfilling, and disposal of gases liquefied, nonliquefied. When it comes to safety training, no matter the industry, there are always questions regarding requirements and certifications.
For the handling, storage, and utilization of compressed gases in portable tanks, rail tankcars, cylinders, or motor vehicle cargo tanks, you are referred to the compressed gas association pamphlet p11965. Cga maintains a library of over 300 publications, safety alerts, safety bulletins, technical bulletins, technical reports, training materials, and our handbook of compressed gases. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers inplant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, or motor. In a may 23, 2008, letter of interpretation posted to oshas web site dec. Compressed gas association pamphlet p 1 to establish chapter 3. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965 which is incorporated by. The osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas associations cga pamphlets c61986, c81962, and p11965. Safety bookletsafety booklet for the safe handling and transportation of compressed gases youll find it with us. Safety release device standard cargo and portable tanks for compressed gases. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers in plant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, or motor. Founded in 19, the compressed gas association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases industry.
Compressed gas cylinders can be extremely hazardous when misused or abused. The inplant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in sec. Compressed gas association cga publishes guidelines that are cited in the department of transportation title 49 code of federal regulations. The osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas association s cga pamphlets c61986, c81962, and p11965. The apiasme code, as a joint publication and interpretation service, was. All alterations and repairs to the cylinder and valve must be made by the compressed gas vendor. Osha answers questions about compressed gas cylinders. However, by the issuance of this pamphlet the association and its members, jointly and severally, make no guarantee of results and assume no. Compressed gas cylinders can store flammable gases, like. Compressed gas association pamphlet p and p 29 cfr and b2ii. Compressed gas cylinders blue ridge community college.
General precautions are also included for tank car handling and reference is made to cargo tank handling. The following questions focus on some of the key elements of these. The inplant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 cfr 1910. The inplant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, which is incorporated by. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers in plant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks. Regulations established by government agencies, trade associations and the local. Safety bookletsafety booklet technology transfer center. Compressed gas cylinders can store flammable gases, like acetylene, and inert. The information contained in this pamphlet was obtained from sources believed to. P11965, which is incorporated by ref erence as specified in 1910. Reading the information in this pamphlet is not a substitute for your training, nor is it to be used as a. We note that there are more recent versions of the industry.
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