Compressed Gas Cylinders

Storage and Handling

Do not handle oxygen cylinders if your gloves are greasy or oily.
Store all compressed gas cylinders in the upright position.
Place valve protection caps on compressed gas cylinders that are in storage or are not being used.
Do not lift compressed gas cylinders by the valve protection cap.
Do not store compressed gas cylinders in areas where they can come in contact with chemicals labeled "Corrosive".
Hoist compressed gas cylinders on the cradle, slingboard, pallet or compressed gas cylinder basket.
Do not place compressed gas cylinders against electrical panels or live electrical cords where the cylinder can become part of the circuit.

Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders

Do not use dented, cracked or other visibly damaged cylinders.
Use only an open ended or adjustable wrench when connecting or disconnecting regulators and fittings.
Do not transport cylinders without first removing the regulators and replacing the valve protection caps.
Close the cylinder valve when work is finished, when the cylinder is empty or at any time the cylinder is moved.
Do not store oxygen cylinders near fuel gas cylinders such as propane or acetylene, or near combustible material such as oil or grease.
Stand to the side of the regulator when opening the valve.
If a cylinder is leaking around a valve or a fuse plug, move it to an outside area away from where work is performed, and tag it to indicate the defect.
Do not hoist or transport cylinders by means of magnets or choker slings.
Do not use compressed gas to clean yourself, equipment or your work area.
Do not remove the valve wrench from acetylene cylinders while the cylinder is being used.
Open cylinder valves slowly. Open the valves fully when the compressed gas cylinder is being used, in order to eliminate possible leakage around the cylinder valve stem.

Batteries

Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of a battery.
Turn the fan motor selector switch to the "On" position before operating the battery charger. Turn the power switch of the battery charger to "Off" prior to connecting the cables to the battery posts.
Position the fork truck so that the battery is aligned with the rollers or the hoist used for moving it and engage the fork truck brake before removing the battery and placing it onto the charging rack.
Set the brakes on the lift truck prior to connecting the charging cables to the battery on the lift truck.
Do not smoke in the battery charging areas.