This page contains basic guidelines and rules to help ensure the safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders. Mishandled cylinders may rupture violently, release their hazardous contents or ...

Gas cylinders are widely used in households as a reliable source of fuel for cooking and heating. However, it is vital to approach their handling with care to avoid potential dangers. However, there ...

In a May 23, 2008, Letter of Interpretation posted to OSHA's Web site Dec. 4, the agency answers questions about the standards that are applicable to handling, using, and storing compressed gas ...

Gas cylinders power our lives. From the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) that is used in many kitchens -- both residential and commercial -- to the compressed natural gas (CNG) in cars, gas cylinders are ...

Management of compressed gas cylinders is very dangerous because of the unusual characteristics some of them posses: storage under pressure, flammability, and many lack a distinguishable odor or color ...

A little caution goes a long way in preventing potential disasters. Incorporating safety measures into our daily lives can protect both lives and property. Preventing gas cylinder damage and ...

I REFER to the letter “Cooking gas cylinders must have safety standards” by the Consumers’ Association of Penang (The Star, Aug 17). Having worked in the industrial gas sector for many years, I would ...

Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) yesterday set safety standards for retail gas operators, by telling them to be mentally alert anytime they are handling gas cylinders. Director-General Lanre ...

In a May 23, 2008, Letter of Interpretation posted to OSHA's Web site Dec. 4, the agency answers questions about the standards that are applicable to handling, using, and storing compressed gas ...