WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Compressed gas cylinders are a common item in many workplaces, from shops to laboratories and hospitals to restaurants and much more. Many workplaces contain compressed gas cylinders, and many other job sites involve workers using or coming into contact or proximity with compressed gas. Compressed or liquefied gas cylinders are often used to store chemicals for industrial purposes. The compression of the chemicals allows for a large quantity of material to be stored in a relatively small space. Because cylinder contents are under high pressure (up to 2,500 pounds-per-square-inch, or psi), there can be physical and chemical hazards involved […]