Safe handling of gas cylinders

- Personnel handling gas cylinders must be aware of the properties and risks of the gas
- Cylinders must be handled with care and caution
- Do not remove or cover cylinder labels
- Make sure you have the right gas for your application
- Check gas properties and hazards before starting work
- If uncertain, contact your gas cylinder supplier

- Never lift a gas cylinder from the protective cap
- The protective cap should always be in place when the cylinder is moved
- Never release gas from the cylinder without a pressure regulator or other appropriate device
- Make sure the equipment used is designed to handle the actual pressure of the gas cylinder
- Always open the cylinder valve gently and slowly to avoid pressure surges
- Use Linde TL4 leak detection spray to check for leaks in connections
- Never expose a gas cylinder to excessive heat
- Avoid mechanical shocks to the gas cylinder
- Avoid contamination of the cylinder valve
- Keep gas cylinders upright and ensure they cannot fall over

- The driver transporting gas cylinders must be knowledgeable about the hazards associated with the products being transported, know how to handle gas cylinders safely, and know what to do in emergency situations
- Cylinders should be transported on an open platform. If this is not possible, ensure adequate ventilation in the transport space. Toxic gases can be transported only in designated areas.
- All vehicles transporting gas cylinders must have a two-kilogram powder extinguisher to extinguish fires in the engine and passenger compartments.
- Cylinder valves must be closed during transport and no devices should be connected to the cylinders.
- Cylinders must be securely fastened and should not extend beyond the sides or ends of the vehicle platform.
- If there is cause to suspect a gas leak during transport, stop the vehicle in a safe location and contact the gas supplier. If it is an emergency, call emergency services.
- Moving gas cylinders in customer premises should be done with the same care as on public roads. Cylinders must be securely fastened during transport. If they are transported by a van, necessary precautions must be taken so that the driver is not exposed to gas in case of a leak.

- Store gas cylinders in a protected area with adequate ventilation. The preferred place for storage is a flat, roof-shielded area shielded from the sun outdoors.
- Store gas cylinders vertically and prevent them from falling over.
- Full and empty cylinders must be stored in separate locations. The cylinder stock should be rotated so that the oldest cylinders are used first.
- Different types of gases (combustible gases, inert gases, oxidizing gases, etc.) must be stored separately.
- Cylinder valves must be closed when cylinders are not in use.
- The protective cap must always be in place and securely fastened.
- The cylinder storage area must be marked with warning signs according to regulations.
- Combustible gases must be stored separately from other gases.
- Other products should not be stored in the cylinder storage area. This applies especially to flammable materials such as fuels, oils, paints, and corrosive liquids, as they can cause serious accidents in case of a mishap.
- LPG cylinders must not be stored within five meters of other gas cylinders. If there is a fire wall, the distance may be smaller.
- Electrical equipment in areas storing combustible gases must meet certain special requirements.
- Smoking and all other ignition sources are prohibited.
- Non-ATEX classified electrical or electronic equipment, such as mobile phones, must not be brought into hazardous areas.