Gas Cylinders Description Gas cylinders are manufactured in a variety of styles and are used to store compressed or liquefied gasses under high pressure. Examples include: Laboratory gas cylinders Lecture bottles Commercial propane cylinders Oxygen bottles Other pressurized devices Associated Hazards Gas cylinders may contain hazardous or toxic gases, or can cause a hazardous environment. Gas cylinders are pressurized devices that may cause serious injury if ruptured. Procedures for Proper Disposition To move cylinders (whether when in use or for disposal) the regulator and tubing must be removed and the cylinder recapped. For University Park, cylinders purchased through General Stores are to be used in accordance with returned through General Stores when empty or no longer needed. Cylinders at locations other than University Park or purchased through vendors other than General Stores, should be returned to the gas supplier when possible. For unknown or otherwise non-returnable gas cylinders, the generator shall complete and submit a on the EHS web site. Gas cylinder disposal costs are normally covered by the EHS waste budget. Examples of gas cylinders Calibration gas cylinders Lecture bottles Miscellaneous cylinders Propane tank Miscellaneous cylinders Supplied air breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Gas Cylinders Description Gas cylinders are manufactured in a variety of styles and are used to store compressed or liquefied gasses under high pressure. Examples include: Laboratory gas cylinders Lecture bottles Commercial propane cylinders Oxygen bottles Other pressurized devices Associated Hazards Gas cylinders may contain hazardous or toxic gases, or can cause a hazardous environment. Gas cylinders are pressurized devices that may cause serious injury if ruptured. Procedures for Proper Disposition To move cylinders (whether when in use or for disposal) the regulator and tubing must be removed and the cylinder recapped. For University Park, cylinders purchased through General Stores are to be used in accordance with returned through General Stores when empty or no longer needed. Cylinders at locations other than University Park or purchased through vendors other than General Stores, should be returned to the gas supplier when possible. For unknown or otherwise non-returnable gas cylinders, the generator shall complete and submit a on the EHS web site. Gas cylinder disposal costs are normally covered by the EHS waste budget. Examples of gas cylinders Calibration gas cylinders Lecture bottles Miscellaneous cylinders Propane tank Miscellaneous cylinders Supplied air breathing apparatus (SCBA)