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Safety
University of Nebraska
EHS Lab Safety
Colloquium Series Initiative
The Containers
Gas
Packs
Gas
Packs
Cylinder Securement
o All compressed gas cylinders MUST
be secured from falling at ALL times.
o Use a chain or other substantial
restraint devices whether
or not the cylinders are in
storage or in use.
29CFR 1910.101(b) & CGA 3.7.4
Protect Valves
o Use caps on all cylinders that are able
to receive a cap except when
connected for use.
o Any cracked or dented caps should be
brought to the attention of your
Linweld Representative.
29CFR 1910.101(a) & CGA 3.4.1
Gas Regulators
o Regulators are designed to reduce
compressed gas pressures to usable
pressures.
o Regulators come in high & low
pressure designs.
o Incorrectly exchanging or
interchanging regulators can have
catastrophic consequences.
Gas Regulators
Gas Regulators
The internal working parts of the regulator are precision units. Only qualified
technicians should clean or repair a regulator
Gas Regulators
Potential Hazards
Interchanging gas regulators has several
potentially hazardous outcomes.
o The density and the viscosity of various
gases change their flows through flow
meters. Thus interchanging flow meters
between different gases may result in
inaccurate readings. The 02 flow meter
is not accurate with Helium, or with air.
Gas Regulators
Potential Hazards
Interchanging gas regulators has
several
potentially hazardous outcomes.
o Different gases have different effects
with the internal components of the
various regulators. Some gases can
deteriorate the diaphragms and
other working parts.
Gas Regulators
Handling & Use
o Regulators are gas specific and not
necessarily interchangeable!
o Always make sure that
the regulator and valve
fittings are compatible.
o Never use adapters beyond
manufacturers recommendation.
Gas Regulators
Handling & Use
o After the regulator is attached, the
cylinder valve should be
opened just enough to
indicate pressure on
the regulator gauge
(no more than one full
turn) and all the connections checked with
a soap solution for leaks.
Gas Regulators
Potential Hazards
Interchanging gas regulators has several
potentially hazardous outcomes.
o Oxidizing, Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive
and Strong Oxidizing gasses are
incompatible and auto-reactive. Even
trace amounts in the regulators or gas
lines could have potentially
catastrophic results.
Gas Regulators
Potential Hazards
o Further information can be found in
ANSI/CGA V-1-1994 Standard for
Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve
Outlet and Inlet Connections.
o UNL SOP http://ehs.unl.edu
The Contents
Hazardous Material is any material
known to create a danger to any
persons health, life, or property
through contact, exposure,
inhalation, fire, explosion or
environmental pollution.
All compressed & cryogenic gases are
considered Hazardous Materials.
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Content Identification
All compressed gas cylinders are required to
be identified as to their contents.
OSHA Required Components
Product name
Precautionary statement
Responsible company
Always check the cylinder label; NEVER rely
on the color of a cylinder as to its contents.
Sensitization
Explosive
Biological
Radioactive
Teratogenic
Corrosive
Mutigenetic
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Cryogenic Liquids
Gases stored as liquids at
temperatures below -130o F.
Helium /
-452o F
Nitrogen /-320o F
Argon /-302o F
Oxygen /-297o F
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Non-Cryogenic Liquids
Gases stored as liquids at
temperatures above -130o F.
Nitrous Oxide / -127o F
Carbon Dioxide / -109o F
Propane / -44o F
Anhydrous Ammonia / -28o F
The Contents
Low Temperature Hazards
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Health Hazards
Central nervous system
o Anoxia
o Direct action on neurons
Target organ effects
o Liver
o Kidneys
o Blood
o Reproductive system
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Explosive Hazards
Flammable Limits (in Air)
0%
LEL
TOO LEAN
UEL
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
100%
TOO RICH
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Oxidizers
o Supports combustion.
o Do not use near oil or grease.
o Never refer to oxygen as air.
o Liquid oxygen can saturate clothing,
making them flammable.
o Keep 20ft away or separated by a
hour rated fire resistant wall from
flammable materials.
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Explosive Hazards
Fire Triangle & Fire Tetrahedron
OXYGEN
UNINHIBITED
CHEMICAL
REACTION
HEAT
FUEL
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Handling & Storage
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
Eye Protection
Face Protection
Clothing and Coverings
Atmospheric Monitoring
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Hazards
Temperature
Weight
Rapid Vaporization
Pressure
Oxygen Displacement or
Enrichment (CO2 is a vasodilator)
The Pressure
Expansion Rates
Besides the contact of cryogenic liquid
with human tissue there is the rapid
vaporization that must be taken into
account.
The Pressure
Asphyxiation
What does
1/2 pound
of
Dynamite
look like?
Cylinder Trajectory
The blast blew one individual across 5 lanes of traffic. The other
was blown approximately 40 feet.
Both men survived
Apartment interior
Conclusion
The Conclusion
o Always ensure the safety of yourself & those
around you before starting any job.
o Never look the other way if you see something
that is unsafe.
o Safety is a Personal Issue Safety is all about
YOU!
The Conclusion
Additional Information
MSDS
Compress Gas Association (CGA)
Pamphlet P-39, Oxygen-Rich Atmosphere
www.cganet.com
UNL EHS Safe Operating Procedures
http://ehs.unl.edu