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#1 Posted : 02 April 2008 09:01:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert J Martin Hi Folks I am carrying out coshh assessments for gases used in the work place. I have the msds for the gases and have been happily using the coshh essentials site to implement our data. However when I come to the gases it wont except the parameters of the cylinders. Has anybody encountered this problem and what have you done to record your data.
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#2 Posted : 02 April 2008 09:23:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter Robert Neither acetylene nor oxygen have WELs; the main concern is fire and explosion. Acetylene is a simple asphyxiant but, mishandled, can be a significant fire and explosion risk; the main concern with oxygen is enrichment of the atmosphere giving rise to increased fire and explosion risk with combustible materials. In both cases, there is a significant explosion risk if the cylinders are involved in a fire. Paul
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#3 Posted : 02 April 2008 10:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mitch Robert agree with Paul, particularly watch mixing oil & grease with oxygen (very very explosive!) If you are struggling with the contuter try a manual assessment, at least you will have a record that you have considered the dangers, Mitch
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