Two workers died in the first half of 2025 after they were struck by flying compressed gas cylinders in separate incidents, ...

Compressed gas cylinders are commonly used in various industries and applications, but they can present significant hazards if not handled and used properly. Cylinder valves control the flow of gas ...

An early application of these cylinders was to mount them on vehicles to fuel the headlamps. Even today, the smallest cylinders of acetylene are designated “MC” for motorcar and “B” for buses.

Contact the Compressed Gas vendor (on campus daily) to move gas cylinders. Lab personnel may move compressed gas cylinders under the following conditions ONLY: They have received and documented that ...

Additional controls may be needed upon evaluation of compressed gases that are classified as toxic, flammable, and/or an asphyxiant. Oxidizing gases must be stored 20 feet away from all flammable ...

SINGAPORE - Two workers died in the first half of 2025 after they were struck by flying compressed gas cylinders in separate ...