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Securing Gas Cylinders 

30 CFR 56.16005, 57.16005, 77.208(d) and 75.1106-3

 

30 CFR §56/57.16005 Securing gas cylinders

Compressed and liquid gas cylinders shall be secured in a safe manner.

There is no MSHA policy for this standard.

 

30 CFR §75.1106-3 Storage of liquefied and nonliquefied compressed gas cylinders; requirements

(a) Liquefied and nonliquefied compressed gas cylinders stored in an underground coal mine shall be:

(1) Clearly marked and identified as to their contents in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.

(2) Placed securely in storage areas designated by the operator for such purpose, and where the height of the coalbed permits, in an upright position, preferably in specially designated racks, or otherwise secured against being accidentally tipped over.

(3) Protected against damage from falling material, contact with power lines and energized electrical equipment, heat from welding, cutting or soldering, and exposure to flammable liquids.

(b) Liquefied and nonliquefied compressed gas cylinders shall not be stored or left unattended in any area inby the last open crosscut of an underground coal mine.

(c) When not in use, the valves of all liquefied and nonliquefied compressed gas cylinders shall be in the closed position, and all hoses shall be removed from the cylinder.

 

MSHA policy can be found here: 75.1106-3.

 

30 CFR § 77.208 Storage of materials.

(d) Compressed and liquid gas cylinders shall be secured in a safe manner.

 

MSHA policy can be found here:   77.208(d)

 

These standards require that compressed and liquid gas cylinders be safely secured. These cylinders are also required to be marked as to their contents, placed in specified storage areas, and protected from falling material, contact with power lines, energized electrical equipment, exposure to flammable liquids, and excessive heat (coal). Cylinders are not to be stored or left inby the last open crosscut and, when not in use, the cylinder valves will be closed and the hoses removed (coal).

 

Other relevant MSHA standards:

56.16003 and 57.16003 Storage of hazardous materials

56.16004 and 57.16004 Containers for hazardous materials
56.16006 and 57.16006 Protection of gas cylinder valves

Issues to Consider in Determining Compliance:

        Are compressed and liquid gas cylinders secured to prevent accidental tipping or falling?

        Do persons work or travel in the area where the bottles are stored?

»      Could persons in the area be affected if a bottle was to tip or fall and explode or discharge its contents?