For the handling, storage, and utilization of compressed gases in portable tanks, rail tankcars, cylinders, or motor vehicle cargo tanks, you are referred to the compressed gas association pamphlet p11965. Founded in 19, the compressed gas association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases industry. It should not be assumed that every acceptable safety precaution is. Occupational safety and health hazard awareness training for the construction, oil and gas, and landscaping industries west virginia university research corporation 2011. We note that there are more recent versions of the industry. The information contained in this pamphlet was obtained from sources believed to be reliable and is based upon the experience of members of the compressed gas association, inc. Compressed gas association cga publishes guidelines that are cited in the department of transportation title 49 code of federal regulations. Cgas positions address safety and technical information related to the manufacture, transportation, storage, transfilling, and disposal of gases liquefied, nonliquefied. The general requirements for compressed gas cylinders are found in the compressed gas association pamphlets c61968 and c81962 which are incorporated by reference as specified in 1910. All alterations and repairs to the cylinder and valve must be made by the compressed gas vendor. When it comes to safety training, no matter the industry, there are always questions regarding requirements and certifications. Standard for compressed gas cylinder valves, lists the appropriate valve for each gas.
Compressed gas cylinders can be extremely hazardous when misused or abused. General precautions are also included for tank car handling and reference is made to cargo tank handling. This instruction supercedes 1 6 jun the osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas association s cga pamphlets c, c, and p compressed gas cylinders can be extremely hazardous when misused or abused. The piped systems for the inplant transfer and distribution of nitrous oxide shall be designed, installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet g8. The following questions relate to the more common precautions to be taken in school environments. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965 which is incorporated by.
Compressed gas association pamphlet p and p 29 cfr and b2ii. Compressed gas association pamphlet p 1 to establish chapter 3. Safety release device standard cargo and portable tanks for compressed gases. Compressed gas cylinders blue ridge community college. Part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly. Regulations established by government agencies, trade associations and the local. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers inplant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, or motor. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers in plant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, or motor. Are compressed gas cylinders stored in areas which are. The inplant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 cfr 1910. Compressed gas cylinders can store flammable gases, like. Therefore older additions are cited in cfr title 49. If you need further clarification, you are directed to the compressed gas association pamphlets c61968 and c81982.
Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website. Leak detection liquids are available from commercial welding supply houses. Compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, covers in plant handling, storage, and use of all compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks. The osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas associations cga pamphlets. The inplant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, which is incorporated by. The following questions focus on some of the key elements of these. However, by the issuance of this pamphlet the association and its members, jointly and severally, make no guarantee of results and assume no. Typically a new addition will not be cited until possibly years after it has been published. The following rules compiled by the compressed gas association inc. The inplant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p11965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in sec. Compressed gas cylinders can store flammable gases, like acetylene, and inert.
Osha answers questions about compressed gas cylinders. Safety bookletsafety booklet for the safe handling and transportation of compressed gases youll find it with us. Safety bookletsafety booklet technology transfer center. Recommendation status change summary chemical safety board. The osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas association s cga pamphlets c61986, c81962, and p11965. Founded in 19, the compressed gas association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases. The information contained in this pamphlet was obtained from sources believed to. With the exception of lecture bottles, threads, configurations and valve outlets are different for each class of gases to prevent mixing of incompatible gases. Reading the information in this pamphlet is not a substitute for your training, nor is it to be used as a. Cga maintains a library of over 300 publications, safety alerts, safety bulletins, technical bulletins, technical reports, training materials, and our handbook of compressed gases. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. The osha standard adopts by reference the compressed gas associations cga pamphlets c61986, c81962, and p11965. P11965, which is incorporated by ref erence as specified in 1910. In a may 23, 2008, letter of interpretation posted to oshas web site dec.
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