Transportation of
Cylinders
The
cylinders that contain compressed gases are primarily shipping containers and should not
be subjected to rough handling or abuse. Such misuse can seriously weaken the cylinder and
render it unfit for further use or transform it into a rocket having sufficient thrust to
drive it through masonry walls.
- To
protect the valve during transportation, the cover cap should be screwed on hand tight and
remain on until the cylinder is in place and ready for use.
- Cylinders
should never be rolled or dragged.
- When
moving large cylinders, they should be strapped to a properly designed wheeled cart to
ensure stability.
- Only
one cylinder should be handled (moved) at a time.
To complete the Compressed Gas Cylinder Training Module, please take the Quiz.
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information on Compressed Gas Cylinders
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