LPG Cylinder Handling

LPG Cylinder Handling

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

• LPG – Liquid Petroleum Gas.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Liquified gas

• Hazardous atmosphere

• Gas under pressure

• Chemical spill/accidental release

• Explosion

• Manual Handling

Personal protective equipment

Consult SDS sheet

Tank transport

• Main tank valves are tightly closed

• There is no leakage from the main valve area

• The tank's total weight should not exceed 550 lb/250 kg

• Tanks are secured in an upright position; apply at least two horizontal straps

• Tanks cannot be struck by other objects (e.g., loose tools and materials)

• Tanks are always removed from the vehicle before the gas is used

• At least one dry-powder fire extinguisher is fitted in the driver's cabin.