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    SOP For Gas Cylinders

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    This standard operating procedure outlines the proper handling of compressed gas cylinders. It details the personal protective equipment required and procedures for moving, storing, and changing cylinders. Cylinders must be securely capped and chained when moved or stored. When changing cylinders, regulators must be properly removed and attached, valves opened and closed slowly, and empty cylinders returned to the designated storage area.

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    SOP For Gas Cylinders

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    This standard operating procedure outlines the proper handling of compressed gas cylinders. It details the personal protective equipment required and procedures for moving, storing, and changing cylinders. Cylinders must be securely capped and chained when moved or stored. When changing cylinders, regulators must be properly removed and attached, valves opened and closed slowly, and empty cylinders returned to the designated storage area.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines the proper handling of compressed gas cylinders. It details the personal protective equipment required and procedures for moving, storing, and changing cylinders. Cylinders must be securely capped and chained when moved or stored. When changing cylinders, regulators must be properly removed and attached, valves opened and closed slowly, and empty cylinders returned to the designated storage area.

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    SOP For Gas Cylinders

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    Vinod Gupta
    This standard operating procedure outlines the proper handling of compressed gas cylinders. It details the personal protective equipment required and procedures for moving, storing, and changing cylinders. Cylinders must be securely capped and chained when moved or stored. When changing cylinders, regulators must be properly removed and attached, valves opened and closed slowly, and empty cylinders returned to the designated storage area.

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    Standard

     Operating  Procedure  for  Handling  Compressed  Gas  Cylinders  


    • Before  working  with  cylinders,  check  to  see  that  you  are  wearing  correct  
    personal  protective  equipment  (safety  glasses,  closed  toe  shoes,  clean,  dry  
    hands)  
    • All  cylinders  are  kept  in  the  hall  between  3069  and  3081.    Observe  
    designated  areas  for  full  and  empty  cylinders.  
    • All  cylinders  are  clearly  labeled  and  tagged  with  identification  numbers,  
    contents  label.  
     

    Moving  a  Cylinder  
    • Check  to  see  that  the  protective  cap  is  securely  screwed  to  the  top  of  the  
    cylinder.    Never  move  a  cylinder  without  its  cap,  even  short  distances.  
    • Unchain  the  cylinder  and  move  it  to  the  gas  cart.    REMEMBER  TO  RECHAIN  
    the  remaining  cylinders.  
    • Secure  the  cylinder  on  the  cart  with  the  chain.    Carefully  lower  the  cart  to  use  
    all  four  wheels.  
    Changing  a  Cylinder  

    • Ensure  the  regulator  on  the  tank  in  use  is  closed  and  properly  vented  of  
    residual  gases.  
    • Turn  off  the  tank  at  the  top  valve.  
    • Remove  the  regulator  by  carefully  and  slowly  loosening  the  connecting  
    adaptor  (clock-­‐wise  for  non-­‐flammable  gasses,  and  counter-­‐clock-­‐wise  for  
    flammable  gasses).  
    • Return  the  cylinder  cap  to  the  tank  and  ensure  it  is  properly  secured.  
    • Unchain  the  tank  and  move  it  away  from  the  chain.  
    • Carefully  exchange  the  tanks  by  turning  them.    DO  NOT  MOVE  TANKS  BY  
    ROLLING  THEM  ON  THEIR  EDGES!  
    • Ensure  both  tanks  are  properly  secured  at  the  bench  or  on  the  cart.  
    • Remove  the  cap,  fasten  the  regulator  to  the  tank,  using  a  wrench  to  ensure  
    the  regulator  is  properly  secure.  
    • Slowly  and  carefully  open  the  tank  valve  to  ensure  no  violent  movement  if  
    there  is  a  leak  at  the  regulator.  
    • Return  empty  tank  to  empty  tank  location,  remove  the  tag  to  read  “empty,”  
    inform  person  in  charge  of  cylinders  of  change  so  they  can  document  the  
    tank’s  departure.    ENSURE  ALL  TANKS  ARE  PROPERLY  CHAINED  at  empty  
    location.    Chain  extender  is  found  next  to  tank  cart  in  the  IR  room.  

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