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Compressed gas cylinders

ASP written lesson, 10 min read. ASP Domain 2: Safety Programs and Concepts

AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish the general industry duties in 1910.101 from the construction rules in 1926.350
  • Apply the rules for moving, hoisting and securing cylinders
  • State the 20-foot and barrier options for storing oxygen and fuel gas
  • Describe how to open, close and respond to leaks in fuel gas cylinders
  • Recall the hose and manifold marking, taping and testing limits

What this lesson covers

This lesson covers how OSHA expects compressed gas cylinders to be inspected, moved, stored, placed and used, with the numbers that separate right answers from near misses. It is core material for the exam and for any site that welds, cuts or brazes.

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