HSE - Safe use of Gas Cylinders

Accidents involving gas cylinders can cause serious injury or even death. This guidance provides simple practical advice on eliminating or reducing the risks associated with using gas cylinders.

The guidance is aimed at anyone who manufactures, owns, fills, repairs or uses gas cylinders at work, and especially at those who own or manage small businesses.

In brief, the guidance document covers the following areas:

 

HOW TO REDUCE THE RISKS

 

  • Training
  • Manufacture and initial examination
  • Periodic examination
  • Repair
  • Filling
  • Handling and Use
  • Lifting
  • Transport
  • Storage

 

LEGISLATION / FURTHER ADVICE

The document is available as a free download from the HSE website:

http://www.googlesyndicatedsearch.com/u/HSEC?q=HSE+139&sa=Go

 

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