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Jun 07, 2023Mishandling compressed gas cylinders – which can have internal pressure of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch – can be disastrous. Dropping, tipping over or exposing a cylinder to heat can cause weaknesses or cracks in the cylinder’s shell, which can result in a shrapnel-laden explosion, according to the American Welding Society.
Storing
When storing compressed cylinders, AWS recommends:
Moving
The majority of incidents and injuries involving gas cylinders occur during handling or transportation, AWS states. To help prevent incidents when moving cylinders, AWS offers the following tips: