Compressed gas cylinders pose two types of risks when used, stored, or handled. The first is a chemical risk, which is related to the nature of the gas inside the cylinder. This gas could be corrosive ...

This page contains basic guidelines and rules to help ensure the safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders. Mishandled cylinders may rupture violently, release their hazardous contents or ...

Compressed gas cylinders must be transported using hand-trucks or other ... Guidance on maximum number of gas cylinders per laboratory based on gas types and sprinklered vs non-sprinklered spaces ...

Who should complete this course? Are you responsible for handling, using, or transporting compressed gas cylinders? If so, this training course is required. A copy of the completed training ...

This guideline identifies general safety precautions that should be reviewed and followed when dealing with compressed-gas cylinders at Brandeis. The MSDS for specific gases should be reviewed to ...