Air normally contains about 21 by volume of oxygen and the manner in which common materials burn in air is well known but in oxygen concentrations above 21 or at pressures above atmospheric combustion is more hazardous.
Oxygen cylinder storage regulations uk.
Flammable toxic and oxygen or any oxidizer shall be separated from each other by a distance of at least 3 meters or by a non combustible barrier at least 1 5 meters high with a fire.
For safety purposes oxygen and acetylene cylinders have to be stored a minimum of 10 feet from each other.
In january 2007 cms issued survey and certification memo 07 10 which clarified how oxygen cylinders should be stored based on the 2005 edition of.
Keep cylinders chained or clamped to prevent them from falling over.
In well ventilated areas.
Gas cylinder storage requirements for the storage of medical gas cylinders depends on the volume of gas within the cylinders.
Include oxygen use in your fire risk assessment and take advice where needed.
11 oxygen is a colourless normally odourless and non flammable gas.
This volume of gas must be stored in locations that include the following.
Follow the manufacturer s advice on how to store oxygen.
Oxygen use in the workplace.
Handle oxygen cylinders carefully.
Store oxygen cylinders when not in use in a well ventilated storage area or.
Store all cylinders in designated areas that are secured.
In the storage facility both types of cylinders must be kept separate.
Volumes greater than 3000 ft3.
It is sensible to use a purpose built trolley to move them.
Storage of cryogenic liquefied and heavier than air compressed gases should be made with due regard to the dangers of gas collecting in low lying areas such as drains basements and ducts.
Securely to prevent the cylinder from falling.
Fire and explosion hazards page 5 of 8 oxygen cylinders you should.
1926 350 a 10 oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials especially oil or grease a minimum distance of 20 feet 6 1 m or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet 1 5 m high having a fire resistance rating of at least one half hour.
Cylinder storage and handling under the health and safety at work act 1974 and htmo2 guidelines it is the responsibility of employers to train their employees on the recommended safeguards relating to the handling of medical gases to ensure they understand and employ safe practices.
Away from areas that would block escape routes or fire exits.
It is slightly heavier than air.
There are specific storage requirements for certain gas cylinder products.
Away from heat and light sources.
The greater the volume the more stringent the requirements for the storage locations.
