Compressed Gas Safety: Code Compliance and Best Practices

8 hours

This course presents the regulations for safely handling compressed gas cylinders. The course focuses on minimizing the risks associated with cylinders, from receiving to storage to use. It is intended for both new personnel, to acquaint them with the issues, and experienced personnel, to identify problem practices and concerns.

1. What Is a Compressed Gas?
2. Compressed Gas Containers and Specifications
3. OSHA Requirements
   a. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101
   b. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
   c. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.102 (Acetylene)
   d. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.103 Hydrogen Gaseous Systems
4. DOT Guidelines
5. CGA P-1 CGA P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
   a. General Precautions
   b. Safe Handling of Containers
   c. Storage
   d. Connecting containers
   e. Flammable Gases
   f. Corrosive and Toxic Gases
   g. Asphyxiant Gases
   h. Oxidizing Gases
6. NFPA 55 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
   a. Control areas and maximum allowable quantities
   b. General requirements
   c. Ventilation
   d. Storage
   e. Required separation distances
   f. Container safety and operations
   g. Cleaning and purging
   h. Specific gas requirements
7. Good Engineering Practices
8. Special Cases
   a. Acetylene
   b. Oxygen
   c. Hydrogen