Adequate restraint for compressed gas cylinders
Adequate restraint for compressed gas cylinders
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We’re struggling with the words in the OSHA documentation and the additional guidance in the CGA pamphlet for securing/storing K-bottles.
Specifically, is a rope adequate to restrain a compressed gas cylinder? There are those of the opinion that rope is inadequate, and any time a compressed gas cylinder is on a dolly it requires a chain to keep the cylinders from being knock over.
Does anyone know if there are any physical descriptions of what is adequate to secure cylinders?
Thanks,
RM
Specifically, is a rope adequate to restrain a compressed gas cylinder? There are those of the opinion that rope is inadequate, and any time a compressed gas cylinder is on a dolly it requires a chain to keep the cylinders from being knock over.
Does anyone know if there are any physical descriptions of what is adequate to secure cylinders?
Thanks,
RM





RE: Adequate restraint for compressed gas cylinders
Chains don't get cut, rot, mildew or break down over time....
So spend a couple of dollars and replace them...
RE: Adequate restraint for compressed gas cylinders
Not trying to be defensive, but we’re here on the east coast of Florida, a UV intensive (tough on the rope) and salt-laden corrosive environment (tough on the steel chain).
RM
RE: Adequate restraint for compressed gas cylinders