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#1 Posted : 17 December 2002 16:03:00(UTC)
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Posted By Greg Burgess Hi all, I am looking for information and advice surrounding the safe use and storage of oxygen bottles in residential establishments. Anyone help? Thanks Greg
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#2 Posted : 18 December 2002 00:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Randall Hi Greg, the main problem with oxygen storage is the increased risk of the rapid spread of fire because of an oxygen rich atmosphere. That being so it seems logical to take steps to use and store away from sources of ignition and to ensure that smoking for example is banned where it is being used. You should also have the cylinder valves and hoses checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of a leak. The other major problem would be manual handling as they tend to be heavy. The best solution is to have them secured to trolleys. this would also help to reduce the risk of damage to the cylinder valves (and subsequent uncontrolled release of the gas) caused by them falling over. I would suggest that you store the trolleys in a designated area when not in use. The storage area should be signed to indicate the presence of oxygen. Hope this helps. Bob Randall
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#3 Posted : 18 December 2002 08:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Bellis Just a couple of points further to the good advice above. You need a full written emergency plan, which should be readily accessible and reviewed regularily, make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency, what actions to take in the event of a gas leak and/or a fire. Dont forget the emergency services will want to know information if they attend, such as the location size type and number of cylinders. Make all staff aware of the hazards or potential hazards associated with the cylinders and thier contents. The Materials Data Safety Sheet available from the cylinder suppliers should give you information to work from. Dont forget also if using a trolley, that also needs to be appropriately designed constructed and maintained. The British Compressed Gasses association - www.bcga.co.uk should be able to help with advice , also I think this site has some free information to download, also BOC gases on 0800 111 333
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#4 Posted : 18 December 2002 14:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Greg Burgess Thanks to those who have replied on here and by email. The information will help me in putting together some guidance for our establishments. Thanks again Greg
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