Compressed Gas Cylinder - Valve Caps

[Michael DeLance]

Greetings,

Would like some feedback on program requirements from your college and/or regulatory reference regarding use of protective valve caps while gas cylinder is set up in a lab (typically tied to a fume hood).  

The standard phrase found is:  Regulators must be removed from the cylinders when not in use and replaced with the safety cap.

What is the time limit ? - when would you require a researcher to remove the regulator and install the protective cap?  If the cylinder has not been used for a week, month, semester?

OSHA 1010.101 references Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965. Don't see any specifics to address this.

Thanks,

Michael

Michael DeLance, M.S.

Southwestern University

Director of Campus Safety & Risk Management

Phone: 512-863-1677

E-mail:  dela...@southwestern.edu

Website: www.southwestern.edu/safety

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[Peter Jayasekara]

Hi Mike,

My understanding is that if the compressed gas cylinder is connected to some equipment, it is considered in use. Other than that, I have no clear definition to go with at this point either. I'm going to do some asking around as well.  Have a good day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Jayasekara
Environmental Health and Safety Director

LaGuardia Community College

Room E 409 B
31-10 Thomson Avenue,

Long Island City, NY 11101.
Phone: (718) 482-5507
Fax: (718) 482-5495

 

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[Michael DeLance]

Thanks Peter!

Michael DeLance, M.S.

Southwestern University

Director of Campus Safety & Risk Management

Phone: 512-863-1677

E-mail:  dela...@southwestern.edu

Website: www.southwestern.edu/safety

Creating a safe living, learning and working environment...