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38: Compressed Gas Cylinders
Overview Requirements Standards Definitions    

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Requirements:
Procedures and Specific Requirements (5.2)

All SLAC-owned CGCs must be inspected, stored, used, handled, and transported according to the following specific requirements. For a list of all implementing documents, see Exhibits, Forms & Tools.

Note: Subcontractor-owned CGCs are subject to the same requirements except for the purchase of gas and the point of delivery inspection.

Purchasing

Steps to follow to purchase compressed gas (Hazardous Materials: Purchasing Procedure [pdf])

Inspection

Required monthly inspection (Hazardous Materials: Storage Inspection Procedure and Form [doc] [pdf] )

Required point of delivery inspection (CGC: Point of Delivery Inspection Form [doc] [pdf])

CGC-specific inspection requirements and additional information (CGC: Inspection Requirements [pdf], and CGC: Leak Detection Requirements [pdf])

Handling and Use

Handling and use requirements (CGC: Safety Requirements [pdf], CGC: Handling and Use Requirements [pdf], and CGC: Portable Oxygen-fuel for Welding and Cutting Requirements [pdf])

Storage

Storage and segregation requirements (CGC: Storage Area Requirements [pdf])

Transport

Restrictions and requirements for on-site transport (CGC: Transport Requirements [pdf])

 

 

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