
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
About This Course
Course Description
You wouldn’t want to be near a rocket or fragmentation bomb when it detonates, and a compressed gas cylinder can become just as dangerous if mishandled. This course will cover the hazards associated with these highly pressurized containers, including proper labeling, storage, handling, and transportation techniques to prevent leaks, burns, and explosions. This training is ideal for employees who work with or around compressed gas cylinders.
Course Objectives
- Identify common and unique hazards while working with compressed gas cylinders.
- Follow proper identification requirements, including labeling and color coding.
- Describe storage techniques of compressed gas cylinders, such as segregation, securing, and signage.
- Recall proper handling, transportation, and use of compressed gas cylinders.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Target Audience
- Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians or any individual working directly with this equipment or product