Charla de seguridad sobre Gas cylinders

Qué es

Compressed or liquefied gas cylinders that are damaged, dropped, knocked over or heated, and can leak or release gas under pressure.

Controles que hay que revisar, del más eficaz al menos eficaz

1. Store cylinders upright and secured with chains or brackets in a ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources.
2. Separate oxygen and other oxidising gases from flammable gas cylinders, and keep full and empty cylinders apart.
3. Move cylinders on a purpose-built trolley, and fit valve caps or guards before transport.
4. Transport cylinders upright and restrained in a ventilated area, never inside an enclosed vehicle cabin.
5. Fit flashback arrestors to oxy-fuel equipment, and check hoses, regulators and fittings before each use.
6. Test connections for leaks with soapy water or leak-detection fluid, never a flame, and close valves when work stops.

Dónde aparece en el trabajo

Pasos de trabajo de plantillas de SafetyDocs que tratan gas cylinders:

• Connecting valve sets & pipework, cutting & welding pipe & fittings to pipeHold a hot work permit and handle gas cylinders and fire risks safelyDe Pipework Mechanical
• Cylinder handling & transportStore, handle and transport gas cylinders safelyDe Gas-Water Leak Detection
• Cylinder transportSecure and separate gas cylinders for transportDe Refrigeration
• Pre-operational inspectionInspect inert gas cylinders and gas detecting equipment before useDe Gas-Water Leak Detection
• Work area set-upSet up the work area to avoid cylinder damage, gas contact and manual handling injuries.De Refrigerant Gas

Preguntas para el equipo

1. ¿Dónde podría aparecer gas cylinders hoy en este trabajo?
2. El control más eficaz es: «Store cylinders upright and secured with chains or brackets in a ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources». ¿Podemos hacerlo aquí? Si no, ¿por qué no?
3. ¿Qué controles para gas cylinders faltan o no funcionan en esta obra?
4. ¿Cuándo detendrías el trabajo por gas cylinders, y a quién avisarías?
5. ¿Cómo informamos de un peligro, un cuasi accidente o un incidente en este trabajo?