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Protection of Gas Cylinder Valves 30 CFR 56.16006, 57.16006, 75.1106-3(c) and 77.208(e) 30 CFR §56/57.16006 Protection
of gas cylinder valves There is no MSHA policy for this standard. 30 CFR §75.1106-3 Storage of
liquefied and nonliquefied compressed gas cylinders; requirements (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. There is no MSHA policy for this standard. 30 CFR § 77.208 Storage of materials (e) Valves on compressed gas
cylinders shall be protected by covers when being transported or stored, and by
a safe location when the cylinders are in use. MSHA policy can be found here: 77.208(e) These standards require that valves on compressed gas cylinders be protected by covers when being transported or stored. The valves are also required to be protected by a safe location when in use. Other relevant MSHA standards: 56.16003 and 57.16003 Storage of hazardous materials 56.16004 and 57.16004 Containers for hazardous materials Issues to Consider in Determining Compliance:• Are valves on compressed gas cylinders protected by covers when being transported or stored? • When in use, are valves on compressed gas cylinders in a safe location? |
