Gas Cylinder Safety

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1. Most injuries involving compressed gas cylinders occur: a) from toxic gas leaks from cylinders b) from moving the gas cylinder c) from exploding gas cylinders

2. Compressed gas cylinders should be leak checked when installed. a) True b) False

3. Always use teflon tape on the threads when attaching the regulator to the cylinder valve. a) True b) False

4. When making a connection from a gas cylinder to a gas system: a) make sure that the cylinder contains the correct gas b) make sure that the cylinder has the correct output connection c) make sure the output connection goes together smoothly without adapters or excessive force d) all of the above

5. The most common gas cylinder emergencies involve fire or gas leaks. a) True b) False

6. If the gas from a gas cylinder with a damaged valve that cannot be shut off catches fire, one should: a) extinguish the burning gas as quickly as possible b) let it burn making sure that it doesn't start other thing on fire or heat other gas cylinders

7. A gas cylinder leaking from the valve stem can generally be fixed by tightening the gland nut. a) True b) False

8. Gas cylinders in storage should be segregated by category (flammable, oxidizer, etc.) and by full or empty. a) True b) False