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Hazard
Cylinder tipping
Potential Consequence
Valve breakage and gas release
Persons at Risk
Storage and site personnel
Existing Controls
Vertical storage and securing chains
Additional Controls
Periodically inspect storage racks and restraints
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Gas Cylinder Storage Risk Assessment
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Gas Cylinder Storage Hazards & Controls
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Hazard
Incompatible gases stored together
Potential Consequence
Fire or reaction risk
Persons at Risk
Storage personnel
Existing Controls
Segregated storage by gas type
Additional Controls
Verify compatibility and separation requirements
03
Hazard
Exposure to heat source
Potential Consequence
Pressure increase and cylinder failure
Persons at Risk
Site personnel
Existing Controls
Cool, ventilated and protected storage area
Additional Controls
Keep cylinders away from direct sun and hot equipment
04
Hazard
Oxygen stored with flammable gases
Potential Consequence
Fire or explosion
Persons at Risk
Site personnel
Existing Controls
Gas segregation
Additional Controls
Properly separate oxygen and flammable gases
05
Hazard
Unsecured cylinders
Potential Consequence
Cylinder fall and valve damage
Persons at Risk
Storage personnel
Existing Controls
Chain or restraint
Additional Controls
Secure all cylinders upright
06
Hazard
Excessive heat exposure
Potential Consequence
Pressure increase or cylinder failure
Persons at Risk
Site workers
Existing Controls
Shading and suitable storage
Additional Controls
Keep cylinders away from heat sources
07
Hazard
Full and empty cylinders stored together without control
Potential Consequence
Incorrect cylinder selection or loss of inventory control
Persons at Risk
Storage personnel
Existing Controls
Segregated storage areas
Additional Controls
Store full and empty cylinders in clearly marked separate areas
08
Hazard
Inadequate ventilation in cylinder storage
Potential Consequence
Gas accumulation or fire risk
Persons at Risk
Storage and site personnel
Existing Controls
Ventilated storage area
Additional Controls
Provide continuous natural or mechanical ventilation in cylinder storage
09
Hazard
Cylinders stored near heat source
Potential Consequence
Pressure increase or cylinder failure
Persons at Risk
Site personnel
Existing Controls
Safe storage location
Additional Controls
Keep cylinders away from hot surfaces, open flames and excessive heat
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