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The booklet contains the following essential information:
- The properties of the main industrial gases and their associated hazards
- All you need to know about gas cylinders and manifolded cylinder pallets (MCPs)
- Key pointers on planning and managing a storage facility
- Personal protective equipment
- Safe use procedures and equipment advice
- What to do in the event of an emergency
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The environment around you, gas properties and associated risks:
Everyone working with gas or near to where compressed gas is used should be aware of the hazards they present. The risks of oxygen enrichment and asphyxiation are detailed, and guidance is provided as to general safety procedures for individuals in an emergency situation.
Cylinder handling:
This section provides guidance on how to move compressed cylinders safely and how to lift a fallen cylinder from a horizontal position.
Using oxy-acetylene equipment:
When using oxygen and acetylene to weld or cut, certain measures should be taken to ensure the operator’s safety. This section covers:
- Assembly of equipment
- A full leak test of equipment
- The lighting-up procedure
- Turning equipment off for short breaks
- Closing equipment down for long breaks when the operator may leave the vicinity
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