Say this
- Keep cylinders upright and chained or strapped to a trolley or a wall so they cannot fall (UK HSE).
- Move them on a trolley. Do not roll a cylinder on its base or drag it.
- Close the cylinder valve when the job is finished, before you move it and when you put it in a vehicle (UK HSE).
- Check hoses and connections for leaks with a leak-detecting spray. Never use a flame to look for leaks. Keep hoses away from sharp edges, hot metal and vehicles.
- Fit flashback arresters on both the oxygen and fuel gas hoses near the regulators (UK HSE).
- Keep oil and grease off oxygen fittings. Never use oxygen to blow dust off clothes. Oxygen-soaked clothing burns fiercely.
- Store cylinders outdoors or somewhere well ventilated, away from heat. The law says ignition sources must be kept apart from flammable materials (WSH (General Provisions) Regs, reg 37). If an acetylene cylinder gets hot or vibrates, clear the area and call 995.
Ask the crew
- How should a cylinder be held in place on site?
- What do you do before you move a cylinder?
- Why must oxygen fittings be kept free of oil?
- What do you do if an acetylene cylinder becomes hot?
Show them
- Show a cylinder chained to a trolley, with valves closed and cap on.
- Point out the flashback arresters on a gas set.
- Do a leak check on a connection with leak spray.
Sign-off
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Sources
- Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes (INDG297), UK HSE.
- Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, Singapore Statutes Online (AGC).
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
