{"id":496,"date":"2017-09-18T16:29:49","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T20:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/?p=496"},"modified":"2022-06-06T18:09:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T22:09:11","slug":"specialty-gases-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/specialty-gases-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Handle Specialty Gases with Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-entry__feedback\"><div class=\"m-feedback-prompt\">\n\t\t  <h4 class=\"m-feedback-prompt__header\">Was this article helpful?<\/h4>\n\t\t  <a href=\"#\" class=\"m-feedback-prompt__button m-feedback-prompt__social m-feedback-prompt__social_thumbsup yes\" data-analytics-link=\"feedback-prompt:yes\">\n\t\t    <i class=\"fa fa-thumbs-up\">&nbsp;<\/i>\n\t\t  <\/a>\n\t\t  <a href=\"#\" class=\"m-feedback-prompt__button m-feedback-prompt_form no\" data-analytics-link=\"feedback-prompt:no\">\n\t\t    <i class=\"fa fa-thumbs-down\">&nbsp;<\/i>\n\t\t  <\/a><br>\n\t\t  <div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__display m-feedback-prompt__social yes\">\n\t\t    <p class=\"m-feedback-prompt__text\">Awesome, share it:<\/p>\n\t\t    <a class=\"m-feedback-prompt__social--button p-button-social has-icon facebook fa fa-facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/specialty-gases-care\/\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(this.href,\n  '', 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,height=600,width=600');return false;\">\n\t\t      <span class=\"p-button-social__social-text\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t    <a class=\"m-feedback-prompt__social--button p-button-social has-icon twitter fa fa-twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/specialty-gases-care\/&text=Handle Specialty Gases with Care\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(this.href,\n  '', 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,height=600,width=600');return false;\">\n\t\t      <span class=\"p-button-social__social-text\">Tweet<\/span>\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t    <a class=\"m-feedback-prompt__social--button p-button-social has-icon googleplus fa fa-google-plus\" href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/specialty-gases-care\/\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(this.href,\n  '', 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,height=600,width=600');return false;\">\n\t\t      <span class=\"p-button-social__social-text\">Google Plus<\/span>\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t    <a class=\"m-feedback-prompt__social--button p-button-social has-icon linkedin fa fa-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/specialty-gases-care\/&title=Handle Specialty Gases with Care\" onclick=\"javascript:window.open(this.href,\n  '', 'menubar=no,toolbar=no,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes,height=600,width=600');return false;\">\n\t\t      <span class=\"p-button-social__social-text\">LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t    <\/a>\n\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t  \t<div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__display m-feedback-prompt__form no\">\n\t\t  \t<div class=\"thanks feedback-nodisplayall\"><h2>Thanks!<h2><div class=\"m-contact\"><p>Thanks for getting in touch with us.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t    <form id=\"contact-form\" class=\"new_support_request\" action=\"\" accept-charset=\"UTF-8\" method=\"post\">\n\t\t    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"authenticity_token\" name=\"authenticity_token\" value=\"659de24d36\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/496\" \/>\n\t\t      <input value=\"http:\/\/jschaeffer.us\/sandbox\/airgasthinks\/specialty-gases-care\/\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"currenturl\" id=\"currenturl\">\n\t\t      <input value=\"Handle Specialty Gases with Care\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"currenttitle\" id=\"currenttitle\">\n\t\t      <label class=\"is-required\">Help us improve. Give us your feedback:<\/label>\n\t\t      <textarea class=\"p-input__textarea\" name=\"feedbackmessage\" id=\"feedbackmessage\"><\/textarea>\n\t\t      <label class=\"is-required\">Your Full Name:<\/label>\n\t\t      <input class=\"p-input__text\" type=\"text\" name=\"feedbackfullname\" id=\"feedbackfullname\">\n\t\t      <label class=\"is-required\">Your email address:<\/label>\n\t\t      <input class=\"p-input__text\" type=\"text\" name=\"mailinglistemail\" id=\"mailinglistemail\">\n\t\t      <div class=\"feedback-message\" id=\"feedback-message\"><\/div>\n\t\t      <div class=\"__submit\">\n\t\t        <input type=\"submit\" name=\"commit\" value=\"Submit\" class=\"p-button\" id=\"submit-contact-form\" data-analytics-link=\"feedback-prompt:submit\">\n\t\t      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For someone who uses a chainsaw every day, it may not seem like a big deal to be handling this highly dangerous piece of equipment. The same goes for specialty gases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If procurement and distribution of gases are key components of your business operation, it is easy to forget routine safety considerations that must be observed when handling compressed specialty gases, no matter how experienced you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compressed specialty gases are capable of creating environments that are explosive, reactive, flammable, oxidizing, oxygen deficient, exceptionally cold, corrosive and otherwise extremely hazardous to your health. When working with compressed gases, always follow these safety handling tips and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> familiarize yourself with the weight of the specialty gases you have on site\u2014especially those that are flammable. By understanding whether the gas is heavier or lighter than air, you can determine where to place monitoring equipment and how a leak could potentially travel to an ignition source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wear safety glasses with side shields when handling or working with compressed specialty gases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job, such as gloves, flame-retardant clothing and safety shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> return cylinders to your supplier with approximately 25 psi (pounds per square inch) of pressure remaining to \u00a0prevent cylinder contamination. If you believe a cylinder has become contaminated, tell your gas supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> move cylinders by using a cylinder cart designed specifically for the type of cylinder you are moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> secure cylinders &#8211; whether in use or storage &#8211; by using brackets, chains, straps or systems designed to secure cylinders and prevent tipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> securely apply protective valve caps on cylinders when idle or in transport. \u00a0Never move a cylinder with a regulator still attached. An uncontrolled release of gas under pressure can be very dangerous. Many cylinders contain pressures in excess of 2,000 psi. Therefore, a broken valve resulting from a falling cylinder is all it takes for the cylinder to release gas or become a projectile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep a fire extinguisher rated for flammable liquids available where compressed gases are stored, and be sure all who work in the area are qualified and trained to use it. While a fire extinguisher can rarely fully extinguish a flammable gas fire, it can certainly help slow its progression so your workers can leave the jobsite safely. Know your emergency and evacuation plan in case a fire occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> segregate full cylinders from empty cylinders. Keeping cylinders separate means you\u2019ll always know how many full cylinders you have and won\u2019t risk your process by connecting an empty cylinder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> verify the contents of each compressed gas cylinder by reading its label prior to placing it in service. Read the label, know the gas properties and review the Safety Data Sheets (SDS).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check your equipment for possible leaks. Immediately remove any leaking equipment from service. Remember: Small leaks can cause big problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ALWAYS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use specified and calibrated gas monitors as directed by your safety representative. When you use the specified monitors and make sure they are properly calibrated, your workplace risk is minimized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>And\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store cylinders where they can come in contact with objects at extreme temperatures, like near a furnace or cryogenic (extremely cold) liquid. Extreme temperatures can weaken containers and cause a gas release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store cylinders where they can come in contact with corrosive materials. Corrosive materials can attack the cylinders and cause them to fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store cylinders where water is freestanding or may collect. Water may cause advanced corrosion of the cylinder. Submerged compressed gas cylinders can cause an explosion risk if they become contaminated with hydrocarbons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store cylinders where they can become part of an electrical circuit. Store cylinders away from electrical switches, outlets and extension cords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store cylinders containing a flammable and oxidizing gas\u2014such as oxygen\u2014together, near each other or near an ignition source, such as an open flame, furnace, water heater or sparking device. There are safety walls designed and available for this that comply with codes and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> store a flammable liquefied compressed gas\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u2014such as propane\u2014on its side unless the cylinder is designed to be used on its side. Where allowed, make sure to follow additional safety precautions as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transfer gas from one cylinder to another. Gas transfer activities require special training, equipment and qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attempt to adapt or modify valve components on cylinders or gas apparatus. Fittings are assigned to specific gases to help prevent misuse of the gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conceal damage, contamination, arc burns or attempted repairs to a cylinder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weld on or attach anything to a cylinder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use cylinders as a support, doorstop or coat rack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lift cylinders by the protective valve cap or with a magnet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attempt to repair cylinders, their valves or valve components. Repairs require special training and equipment, and should only be performed by authorized service personnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> move cylinders by rolling them on their side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remove, alter or cover cylinder labeling or markings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lubricate or use pipe dope on cylinder valves or fittings. Valves and fittings are designed to operate without lubrication. If the valve is hard to operate, it needs repair and should be returned to your supplier with clear details about the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> handle any part of a cylinder (including the valve, valve component or gas apparatus) with oily hands or oily gloves. Contamination of cylinder surfaces with oil, grease or any type of hydrocarbon material is dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow cylinders to be stored or transported where contamination may get in or on the surface of the cylinders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NEVER<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> breathe gas from a cylinder unless it has been authorized and provided for that reason. Specialty gases should only be provided by authorized and trained personnel. Use these guidelines for safe handling of compressed gases, but they should not replace proper education and training for anyone who utilizes or transports compressed gas cylinders. Ensure that safety is as important to your business partners as it is to you and your business. Together with your supplier, review the properties, procedures, uses and safety precautions before using any gas. 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