SAFETY TIPS

Gas Cylinder Safety

A standard 250 cubic foot cylinder pressurized to 2,500 PSIG can become a rocket attaining a speed of over 30 miles per hour in a fraction of a second after venting from the broken cylinder connection.
Basic Safety:
If a cylinder is damaged, in poor condition, leaking, or the contents are unknown, contact your cylinder vendor. Have the vendor return the damaged cylinder to the manufacturer.
  • Wear appropriate foot protection when engaged in moving or transporting cylinders.
  • Sturdy shoes are a minimum.
  • Steel toed shoes if required by your supervisor, instructor, or department.
  • Proper personal protective clothing and equipment shall be worn.
  • Always have an appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available and be familiar with the health, flammability and reactivity hazards for the particular gas.

Warehouse Safety

DOCKS (NON-FORKLIFT)

  • When stocking shelves by hand, position the materials to be shelved slightly in front of you, so you do not have to twist when lifting and stacking materials
  • Visually inspect for sharp objects or other hazards before reaching into containers such as garbage cans, boxes, bags or sinks
  • Remove or bend nails and staples from crates before unpacking the crates
  • When cutting shrink wrap with a blade, always cut away from you and your co-workers
  • Do not try to kick objects out of pathways; push or carry them out of the way
  • Do not let items overhang from shelves into walkways
  • Move slowly when approaching blind corners
  • Place heavier loads on the lower or middle shelves
  • Remove one object at a time from shelves
  • Place items on shelves so that they lie flat and do not wobble