Slide 1 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Training Package TP 03/05 Safe Storage, Handling & Use of Compressed Gases

Slide 2 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Disclaimer All publications of AIGA or bearing AIGA’s name contain information, including Codes of Practice, safety procedures and other technical information that were obtained from sources believed by AIGA to be reliable and/ or based on technical information and experience currently available from members of AIGA and others at the date of the publication. As such, we do not make any representation or warranty nor accept any liability as to the accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information contained in these publications. While AIGA recommends that its members refer to or use its publications, such reference to or use thereof by its members or third parties is purely voluntary and not binding. AIGA or its members make no guarantee of the results and assume no liability or responsibility in connection with the reference to or use of information or suggestions contained in AIGA’s publications. AIGA has no control whatsoever as regards, performance or non performance, misinterpretation, proper or improper use of any information or suggestions contained in AIGA’s publications by any person or entity (including AIGA members) and AIGA expressly disclaims any liability in connection thereto. AIGA’s publications are subject to periodic review and users are cautioned to obtain the latest edition.  AIGA AIGA grants permission to reproduce this publication provided the Association is acknowledged source Safe Storage, Handling & Use of Compressed Gases

Slide 3 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Preface The original PowerPoint was prepared by Ray Bradish & Sam Hoynes and was presented at the ASSE Conference, San Antonio, Texas in August Acknowledgement is hereby given for the use of this material. Certain references are made in the context of U.S. regulations. The user will need to check these against applicable local requirements.

Slide 4 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Compressed gas in three forms COMPRESSED (CYLINDER) Liquefied (CO 2 ; N 2 & O 2 IN PORTABLE LIQUID CYLINDERS ) DISSOLVED (ACETYLENE)

Slide 5 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Three Classes of Gas Three Classes of Gas FLAMMABLE NON-FLAMMABLE POISON

Slide 6 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases Examples are: Acetylene Hydrogen Propane Butane

Slide 7 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 8 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Non-Flammable Gases Examples are: Nitrogen Argon Helium Air Carbon Dioxide Oxygen

Slide 9 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 10 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Poison Gases Examples Toxic Arsine Phosphine Hydrogen Sulphide Examples Corrosive Chlorine Hydrogen Chloride

Slide 11 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 12 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: OXYGEN Oxidising Gas

Slide 13 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 14 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use

Slide 15 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Before Using Cylinder IDENTIFY THE GAS!! READ THE LABEL! DO NOT DEPEND ON THE COLOUR OF THE CYLINDER

Slide 16 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 17 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use NEVER REMOVE THE VALVE PROTECTION CAP UNTIL THE CYLINDER IS SECURED AND READY FOR USE!!

Slide 18 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder with Fixed Cap (Tulip Type)

Slide 19 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use NEVER USE AN ADAPTOR TO MAKE A CYLINDER FIT A REGULATOR OR OTHER EQUIPMENT!!

Slide 20 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use OPEN VALVE SLOWLY!! STAND TO THE SIDE OF THE REGULATOR WHEN OPENING

Slide 21 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use IF A CYLINDER VALVE DOES NOT OPERATE EASILY, CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FOR ASSISTANCE!! NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPERATE A CYLINDER VALVE

Slide 22 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use LEAK CHECK CYLINDER CONNECTIONS WITH A SOAPY SOLUTION NEVER USE A FLAME!!

Slide 23 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use NEVER STRIKE AN ELECTRICAL ARC ON A COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER!!

Slide 24 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use CLOSE CYLINDER VALVES WHEN NOT IN USE!!

Slide 25 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Use DO NOT TRANSPORT A LEAKING CYLINDER!! (CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER)

Slide 26 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinders & OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Agency, USA) Cylinders & OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Agency, USA) MOST CITED VIOLATIONS OXYGEN & FLAMMABLE GASES STORED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER (<6 M) CYLINDER CAPS NOT IN PLACE CYLINDERS NOT PROPERLY SECURED

Slide 27 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Storage

Slide 28 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Storage SEPARATE STORAGE AREAS BASED UPON TYPES OF GASES FULL & EMPTY CYLINDERS

Slide 29 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 30 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Storage SECURE THE CYLINDER WITH VALVE PROTECTION CAP IN PLACE!! (CHAIN, TIED, ETC.)

Slide 31 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 32 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Storage STORE CYLINDERS IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS THAT DO NOT EXCEED 50 O C

Slide 33 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Storage PROTECT CYLINDERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE KEEP AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AVOID EXCESSIVE MOISTURE

Slide 34 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Handling

Slide 35 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Handling DO NOT ROLL OR DRAG CYLINDERS USE A HAND TRUCK TO MOVE CYLINDERS

Slide 36 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 37 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 38 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Handling KEEP VALVE PROTECTION CAPS IN PLACE WHILE IN STORAGE, DURING HANDLING, AND IN TRANSPORTATION!!

Slide 39 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Handling NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT A CYLINDER BY THE VALVE PROTECTION CAP!!

Slide 40 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 41 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Cylinder Handling NEVER TRANSPORT CYLINDERS IN CAR TRUNKS OR ENCLOSED VEHICLES!!

Slide 42 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: X

Slide 43 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet:

Slide 44 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Special precautions for FLAMMABLE GASES

Slide 45 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases NO SMOKING NEAR FLAMMABLE GASES!!

Slide 46 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases USE SPARK PROOF TOOLS!!

Slide 47 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases FLAMMABLE GASES SHOULD BE STORED 6 METRES AWAY FROM OXIDISERS COMBUSTIBLES IGNITION SOURCES

Slide 48 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases LIMIT QUANTITIES OF FLAMMABLE GASES STORED INSIDE A BUILDING!! ONE EXAMPLE FROM A GUIDELINE: 60 M Kg of LPG (LIMIT IS BEST SET AFTER A PROPER RISK ASSESSMENT) THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE CYLINDERS IN ACTUAL USE OR ATTACHED FOR USE.

Slide 49 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE GIVEN, STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE GASES IN EXCESS OF 60 M 3 OR 150 KG SHALL BE KEPT IN A SEPARATE ROOM IN A SEPARATE BUILDING OUTDOORS

Slide 50 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Flammable Gases ACETYLENE WHEN USING A CYLINDER: STORE CYLINDER UPRIGHT KEEP OUTLET PRESSURE AFTER REGULATOR TO MAXIMUM 1 BAR(G) OPEN CYLINDER VALVE 1/2 TO 3/4 TURN

Slide 51 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Special precautions for OXYGEN AND OTHER OXIDIZERS

Slide 52 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Oxygen KEEP AWAY FROM OIL AND GREASE!!

Slide 53 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Oxygen KEEP OXYGEN SEPARATED FROM FLAMMABLE GASES 6 METRES 30 MINUTE RATED FIREWALL (TYPICAL GUIDELINES; REFER TO LOCAL REGULATIONS)

Slide 54 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Special precautions for POISON GASES (TOXIC & CORROSIVE)

Slide 55 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Poison Gases HAVE A DETAILED EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN IN PLACE!!

Slide 56 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Poison Gases LIMIT QUANTITIES OF POISON AND CORROSIVE GASES IN USE AND STORAGE!!

Slide 57 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Poison Gases STORAGE OF POISON GASES OUTDOORS INDOORS FORCED VENTILATED GAS CABINET

Slide 58 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Poison Gases WEAR ALL REQUIRED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND/OR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING!!

Slide 59 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Poison Gases FOR CORROSIVE GASES SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH READILY AVAILABLE

Slide 60 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Summary NEVER USE A GAS (ANY GAS) UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED IN ITS USE AND UNDERSTAND ITS HAZARDS!!

Slide 61 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: Summary MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) ARE A GOOD SOURCE FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING MATERIAL!!

Slide 62 Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: http// Asia Industrial Gases Association 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #20-01 Central Plaza, Singapore Internet: