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Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times except while being hoisted or carried.

Secure cylinders upright with a chain or strap in a proper cylinder cart.

• Store fuel gas cylinders at least 20 feet from combustible materials in a dry, ventilated place.

• Keep oxygen cylinders at least 20 feet from fuel gas cylinders.

• Ensure valves are completely closed and valve protection caps are in place (if provided) until cylinders are secured and connected for use.


Okland

Subpart J (1-2) pg 34


1. Compressed gas cylinders shall only be hoisted in an upright and secured position, with the gauges removed, cylinder caps installed and in an approved lifting device. Approved lifting devices shall only include those devices that are specifically and commercially manufactured for that purpose or those that are constructed per the design of a registered professional engineer and are specifically designed for hoisting compressed gas cylinders.

2. Compressed gas cylinders shall be kept secured and upright at all times.


OSHA

1926.350(a)(9)

7.3 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS SHALL BE SECURED

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