Compressed gas cylinder safety | Safe handling gas of leakages

 


Compressed gas cylinder safety | 

Safe handling of gas leakages 


Compressed gas cylinder safety | Safe handling gas of leakages


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Compressed handling & storage is one of the critical activity as it having the many hazards.

The safe handling & storage is to be done as per the manufacturer & SDS guidelines.

Gas leakages from the gas cylinders are very dangerous.

A gas leak can occur from any of the following points.

- Valve threads, where the valve is attached to the cylinder.

- Safety devices on the cylinder.

- Valve spindle 

- Valve outlet

- Joints in pipeline or from the pipeline due to corrosion.


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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INTERVIEW 

QUESTION & ANSWER


Precautions to be ensured,

Do not attempt to repair a leak at the valve threads (at the base of the valve) or from

the safety device on the cylinder.

In case of a flammable gas leak extinguish any open flame if any quickly. Do not

switch on electrical switches in the room or laboratory where a flammable gas leak is

suspected as electric arcing can ignite the gas. Evacuate the area.

Do not attempt to deal with a toxic/corrosive/pyrophoric gas without proper personal

protective equipment. Wear all the required PPE. Contact emergency support personnel for the same.

An uncontrollable leak from a flammable/pyrophoric/toxic/corrosive gas from a

cylinder requires immediate evacuation of the building.

Ensure the wind sock direction.


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Use self contained breathing apparatus(SCBA) while dealing with leaks of toxic, corrosive gases or if an oxygen deficient atmosphere is suspected in case of other gases.

If the leaking gas is toxic or corrosive and the same is inside the gas cabinet, do not

take the cylinder out.

Any gas leaking inside a non ventilated confined space can displace atmospheric

oxygen impairing respiratory function.

An oxygen gas leak can form an oxygen enriched atmosphere which can cause a fire

to burn violently. Extinguish any open flames in the vicinity of an oxygen gas leak.


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SAFETY IN ELECTRICAL



THE 5S SYSTEM


First aid measures

In case of contact of corrosive/toxic gas with eyes-flush with water for at least 15

min.

In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and flush the affected part with

water. An emergency shower can be used for the same.

In case of inhalation of gas, remove the person to fresh air.

Get immediate medical attention.

Do not give anything to drink if the person is not conscious.


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