Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1)
Employers are responsible to keep compressed gas cylinders under their control
in a safe condition by doing visual inspections that cover these points:
(a) Corrosion or pitting which reduces the
wall thickness.
(b) Cuts, gouges or
digs.
(c) Dents, bulges or other
distortion or unsymmetrical condition or appearance.
(d) Distortion, looseness or failure of welds
in the cylinder rings.
(e) Evidence
of having been burned or exposed to fire, arc or torch burns.
(f) Damage to cylinder neck threads or
inability to obtain a gas-tight seal by reasonable methods.
(2) If a compressed gas cylinder
or tank shows any of the above conditions, or any other condition that could
affect its safety, do not use it. Do not return it to service until it is
thoroughly inspected by a person qualified to do so and they find it to be safe
and in compliance with the Compressed Gas Association directives.
(3) The handling, storage, and use of all
compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks or motor vehicle cargo tanks must
comply with the following:
(a) Do not use
cylinders without a legible label identifying the contents.
(b) Keep the cylinder caps on except when the
gauges are on the cylinder.
(c) Do
not use cylinders for rollers, supports or for any purpose other than to
contain the product.
(d) Do not
place cylinders where they may become part of an electrical circuit. Do not
ground cylinders used in conjunction with electric welding.
(e) Do not subject cylinders to temperatures
above 125° F. If ice or snow accumulates on a cylinder, thaw at room
temperature or with water less than 125° F.
(f) Contact your gas supplier when in doubt
about proper handling of the cylinder.
(g) When returning empty cylinders, close the
valve and replace the valve protection cap.
(h) Do not drag or slide cylinders.
(i) Do not drop or permit cylinders to strike
against each other or other surfaces violently.
(j) Do not lift cylinders by the protective
cap or with magnets.
(k) Do not
suspend cylinders from ropes, chains or slings unless the cylinder was
manufactured with an appropriate lifting attachment or suitable cradles or
platforms are used.
(l) Post the
storage areas with the name of the gases to be stored.
(m) Store cylinders away from ignitable
substances such as gasoline or waste or combustibles in bulk including
oil.
(n) Store cylinders upright
and secure to prevent them from being knocked over.
(o) Secure cylinders when in use.
(4) Compressed gas cylinders,
portable tanks, and cargo tanks must have pressure relief devices.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
654.025(2)
& ORS 656.726(3)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
654.001 - ORS
654.295
