Handling and storing compressed gas cylinders

Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous. Dropping, tipping over or exposing a cylinder to heat can cause weaknesses or cracks in the cylinder’s shell, which can result in a shrapnel-laden explosion, according to the American Welding Society. Storing When storing compressed cylinders, AWS recommends: Secure cylinders upright with a chain or strap in a proper cylinder cart. Store cylinders at least 20 feet from combustible materials in a dry, . . .

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