Compresses Gas Safety 1687510271

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Course Outline
 Project Requirements  Handling of Gas Cylinder
 Materials Safety Data  Gas Cylinder Storage
Sheet (MSDS)  Set up your Torch
 Gas Behavior  Inspection
 Gas Cylinder Color  Safe Use of Oxy-Fuel Gas
Coding Cutting Equipment
 Hazards  PPE Requirements
 Storage of Gas Cylinders  General Safety Precautions
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Project Requirements
 Only trained personnel are allowed to operate
gas cutting equipment
 Inspection of storage area (Gas Storage Permit)
 Quarterly check of regulators by Daewoo’s
competent person.
 Colour code, inspection tag / inspection register
 Calibration of all cylinder gauges
 Never take compressed gas cylinders into
confined spaces.
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

The material safety data sheet is a document
accompanying industrial product carrying vital
information about the product. These include:
– Name of product
– Class of product (organic/inorganic)
– Safe use and associated hazards
– Storage, handling and disposal
– MSDS should be available to HSE section, clinic,
and storage area
– Users must read and understand the requirement of
the MSDS
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Gas Behavior
Oxygen
 Color code - white for medical
use and normally green for
industrial use
 Support combustion
 Grease, oil and other
combustible should not be
brought in contact with oxygen
to prevent ignition
 Oxygen regulators is right hand
thread
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Gas Behavior
Acetylene, LPG and Propane
 Flammable gas
 Don’t use flammable gases outside
the cylinder at pressure excess of
1.5 bar gauge
 Flammable gases regulators has left
hand thread
 Delivery pressure of Flammable
gases must not exceed 15 psi
 Acetylene is very unstable at
pressures over 15psi and is shock
sensitive and may explode under
6 certain conditions
Gas Behavior
Argon Gas
 Displace oxygen
 Argon gas regulators is right hand
thread
 Normally used for welding for
purging
 A simple asphyxiant can make
people suffocated when
breathing argon by mistake
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Gas Cylinder Color Coding

Gas cylinders are often color coded, but the codes
are not standard across different jurisdictions, and
sometimes are not regulated. Cylinder color should
not be used for positive product identification. Gas
cylinders have labels affixed to them which identify
the product they contain and the label alone should
be used for positive identification. When the
identification provided by the label is dubious, it
should be marked Contents Unknown and returned
to the manufacturer.
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Color coding
 Different countries have different gas color codes but
attempts are being made to standardize the colors of
cylinder shoulders.
 Colors of cylinders for Medical gases are covered by an
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
standard, ISO 32; but not all countries use this standard.
 Within Europe gas cylinders colors are being
standardized according to EN 1089-3, the standard colors
applying to the cylinder shoulder only, i.e. the top of the
cylinder close to the pillar valve.
 In the United States, color coding is not regulated by law.
(Therefore, one should not rely on the color of a cylinder
to indicate what it contains. The label or decal should
always be checked for product identification).
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 All Gas cylinder should be
color coded as per host
country standards or project
site requirements
 Manufacturers gas cylinder
color coding standards should
no be tampered
 Gas cylinders should be
properly tagged empty and full
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European Cylinder Color Coding

European cylinder colors (EN 1089-3)
 The colors below are specific shades, defined in the
European Standard in terms of RAL coordinates:
 Specific named gases
 Acetylene cylinders are maroon.
 Argon cylinders have a dark green shoulder.
 Carbon dioxide cylinders have a grey shoulder.
 Helium cylinders have a brown shoulder.
 Nitrous oxide cylinders have a blue shoulder.
 Nitrogen cylinders have a black shoulder. (Previously
grey, in the United Kingdom).
 Oxygen cylinders have a white shoulder. (Previously
black, in the United Kingdom).
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European Cylinder Color Coding

Based on gas properties (EN 1089-3)
 Toxic or corrosive gas cylinders have a yellow shoulder.
 Flammable gas cylinders have a red shoulder.
 Oxidizing gas cylinders have a light blue shoulder.
 Inert (non toxic, non flammable, non oxidizing) gas
cylinders have a bright green shoulder.
 Toxic and flammable or toxic and corrosive gas
cylinders have yellow and red shoulders (either two
bands or quartered).
 Toxic and oxidizing or corrosive and oxidizing gas
cylinders have yellow and light blue shoulders (either two
bands or quartered).
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Hazards
The main hazards associated with oxy-fuel
activities are:
 Explosion/high noise
 Fire
 Injury
 Burns
 Death
 Acetylene and propane are highly
inflammable.
 Pure oxygen will explode if it comes in
contact with oil, grease, grime and other
hydrocarbons.
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CORRODED CYLINDER
Hazards
Storage of Gas Cylinders

 Company must approve all
compressed gas cylinder storage
areas (Gas storage permit)
 A valid copy of storage permit must
be pasted on the storage areas
 Cylinders of oxygen and flammable
gases should not be stored together
 They should be separated by at least
6 meters
 Keep cylinders on a firm surface and
secured upright to prevent it from
falling
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 Should be separated by a
noncombustible barrier at least 2
meters high having a fire resistant
rating of at least 1/2 hour
 Do not keep near naked flames and
prohibit smoking
 Protect from direct sunlight and high
temperature
 Protect regulator and torch from
ingress of foreign objects
 Warning signs should be provided (i.e.
NO SMOKING)
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SECURED IN TROLLEY WITH CAP

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Gas Cylinders Storage
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Gas Cylinders Storage
Handling of Gas Cylinders

 Do not drag cylinder or roll cylinders
on the ground, roll them on their
base with the cap on or use trolleys
within the premises
 Cylinders must be covered with
protective cap when not in use
 Do not modify or tamper with the
valve
 Cylinder, cylinder valves and
apparatus should be kept free from
oily or greasy substances
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 Close the valve between shifts and
at the end of day
 Leave a residue of gas content
always
 Do not load cylinders above side
rails or tail boards of your vehicle
 Personnel handling cylinders
should not wear PPE contaminated
with organic product
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Set up your Torch

 Tanks come with either a bare tank
stem or a hand valve for turning them
on and off. If there are children in the
house, it is safer to have the bare tank
stem and to use a tank key for these
operations. Do not leave the key on an
unsupervised tank. Store it with your
tools for safekeeping.
 It is important to use only a tank key
and not a set of pliers for opening and
closing the tank stem. Pliers can
round out the corners of the stem and
damage it. Tank keys are inexpensive,
so buy two, just in case.
 Locate your tank in a well-ventilated
area.
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Set up your Torch

 To assemble the tank/torch system, take
off the plastic cap protecting the
regulator connection threads and open
the tank stem with the tank key for just a
second, counter-clockwise, and then
close it. If the tank is full, there will be a
loud "whoosh" sound. This will blow out
any dirt or dust from the tank stem. Save
the plastic cap for protecting the threads
when you trade in the empty tank.
 Position the tank so the tank valve is on
your left.
 Attach the regulator to the tank valve --
this can be tricky, and needs a steady,
firm hand. Firmly push the regulator into
the valve opening, and turn the regulator
nut clockwise, toward you.
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Set up your Torch

 Tighten the regulator nut with an
adjustable or universal wrench. This
requires some strength, but be careful
not to over tighten and potentially
damage the threads on the regulator.
If you can wiggle the gauges back
and forth, you have not tightened the
regulator nut enough.
 If you are using a regulator-mounted
flashback arrestor, connect it to the
regulator at the hose valve. Fuel
fittings are left-threaded and tighten to
the left - that's counter-clockwise.
 Attach the red hose brass coupling to
the hose valve at the regulator (or
regulator-mounted flashback arrestor.
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Set up your Torch

 Attach the torch head to the torch
handle by pushing the head in as
far as it will go and turning it slightly.
 Tighten the torch head nut. Do this
by hand -- you will be changing
torch heads as needed.
 If you are using a torch-mounted
flashback arrestor, connect it to the
torch handle. Remember, these are
reverse threads, and must be
attached counter-clockwise. Snug
with a wrench. Attach the other end
of the hose to the torch handle (or
torch-mounted flashback arrestor).
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Set up your Torch

 Screw the T-shaped regulator
adjustment knob into the dimple
under the gauge faces, turning
clockwise. Insert it approximately
halfway into the regulator.
 Stand to the side and slowly turn on
the tank by turning the tank key
counter-clockwise about a quarter of
a turn. There is never a need to open
your tank any more than half a turn,
at the most. The regulator gauge or
gauges will register how much
pressure there is in the tank, which is
also a measure of how full the tank is,
and control the rate of the gas flow.
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Set up your Torch

 If you have one gauge, it will
automatically jump to about 1600 on
your gauge. This means your tank is
full.
 If you have two gauges, one will
register the delivery pressure, and the
other gauge will register supply
pressure.
 Turn on the torch hand piece, and set
the left hand gauge using the
regulator adjustment knob so the gas
gauge reads between 3 and 4 -- this
is the correct pressure for most
soldering operations.
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Set up your Torch

 Turn off the torch hand piece.
 With the gauges set, bubble test
all of the connections with either
commercial leak detection fluid,
or a solution of water and liquid
detergent. Liberally paint all
connections with a clean
paintbrush. Look at every
connection closely over a period
of several minutes. If any bubbles
form, turn off the tank with the
tank key and tighten the leaking
connection.
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Set up your Torch

 After tightening a leaking connection,
blot it dry with a clean tissue and turn
the tank back on. Reapply leak
detection solution. Keep checking
and tightening until no bubbles
appear.
 If you still see bubbles or smell a
garlic smell, which is acetylene, DO
NOT light the torch. Turn the tank off.
Open a window.
 If the leaky connection is at the
regulator threads, remove the
regulator and use Teflon tape to
wrap the tank threads- never more
than two wraps are needed.
 Reattach the regulator.
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Set up your Torch

 After repeatedly testing and tightening a
leaky connection, if you still have
bubbles, it may be a faulty tank. Turn it
off with the key, disconnect the regulator,
hose and torch and move the tank
outdoors. Call or return the tank to the
dealer.
 If there are no bubbles and you do not
smell acetylene, and your gauges are
steady, you are ready to use the torch.
Always use a striker -- never a cigarette
lighter or matches -- to light a torch.
 There will be a slight "pop" as gas
enters the torch when you light it, and
also when you turn it off. The "pop" is a
safety feature which ensures that extra
gas remaining in the torch handle is
burned off.
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Set up your Torch

 When you have finished using the
torch, turn off the flame, while listening
for the "pop."
 If you are through soldering for the
day, or will be leaving the studio for a
while, turn off the tank by turning the
tank key clockwise. Open the torch
hand piece knob to release any
pressure on the hose. The gauges will
slowly fall to zero. Close the torch
hand piece knob.
 Release any remaining pressure with
the regulator adjusting knob. Verify a
zero reading on both gauges. That's
all there is to it. Soon, using and
setting up your tank will become
comfortable.
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Inspection
 Check for loose clips at the end
connection between hose, torch
& gauges.
 Use oxygen regulator for
oxygen gas only; and acetylene
regulator for acetylene only.
 Check that damaged
components are not used.
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Inspection
 Check for leaks on the fittings
using soapy water.
 Check that rated pressure does
not exceed 15 psi for acetylene.
 Ensure that flash back arrestor
is installed at regulators.
 Also recommended at torches.
 Install inspection tag.
With flashback arrestor, color coding

& Inspection tag
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Inspection
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Inspection
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Inspection
Inspection
With flashback arrestor, color coding

No flashback arrestor, no inspection tagged
& Inspection tag
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Inspection
Safe Use Of Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting
Equipment
NOTE: All valves must be opened slowly
 Opening the regulator valve
– Turning regulator valve counter clockwise before the cylinder
valve is turned on.
 Opening the fuel valve
– Open acetylene/propane valve
 Light
- Open oxygen flame setting valve and set flame
 Preheating
 Open the cutting gas valve and cut
 Shutting-off after cutting
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PPE Requirements
This includes but is not limited to:
– Cutting goggles/
Safetyglass (dark) with
faceshield
– Long leather gloves
– Long sleeved leather apron
– Leggings
– Safety shoes or boots
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General Safety Precautions

 Spray painting the regulator and its components is a
potentially deadly act
 Paint is an organic compound and its contact with
oxygen, may result in explosion
 Should there be leakage at the time of this act, what do
you think will be the result
 Never attempt to repair a cylinder by welding on it.
 Do not store gas cylinders near energized electrical
systems
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 Inspect the cylinder for deep gauges.
 Do not use a damaged cylinder, report it to your
supervisor
 Do not let oxygen come in contact with any organic
product
 Use only friction lighter & light in a well ventilated
environment
 Do not cut on close containers, know what is inside
the container
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 Materials to be cut should not be placed on a wooden
block, because wood burns
 Materials to be cut should not be placed on concrete.
Heated concrete explodes and can cause severe burns
and injury.
 Ensure that materials to be cut are placed on a support
or on a sheet or metal
 Those cutting at height should ensure the use of
approved fire resistant blanket
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 It is very important that when using oxy-fuel gas cutting
equipment, flammable materials should be kept at a
distance of about 10 meters or protected
 Cutting torch should not be set aside with the flame on
 Always keep fire extinguishers hand nearby
 In the event of flash back, shut cylinder valves
immediately
 If fire is already in the cylinder, call emergency dispatch
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Compressed Gas Safety

 Calibration of all cylinder gauges

 Never take compressed gas cylinders into

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Gas Cylinder Color Coding

Gas Cylinder Color Coding

Gas Cylinder Color Coding

European Cylinder Color Coding

European Cylinder Color Coding

Storage of Gas Cylinders

Storage of Gas Cylinders

Storage of Gas Cylinders

SECURED IN TROLLEY WITH CAP

Handling of Gas Cylinders

Handling of Gas Cylinders

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

Set up your Torch

With flashback arrestor, color coding

With flashback arrestor, color coding

General Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

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