Compressed gas cylinders must always be secured from tipping or falling, whether in use, in storage or in transit. The cylinders must always be secured upright, except during times when actually being hoisted or carried.
Valve caps must be in place when cylinders are not in use. Valve caps must never be used for lifting the cylinder vertically.
Regulators must be removed when cylinders are not in use or are in transit, unless the cylinder is firmly secured on a special carrier designed for this purpose.
Cylinders being transported by a powered vehicle must be secured in an upright position.
Cylinders being hoisted must be secured on a pallet cradle or similar lifting platform.
Cylinders must be shielded or kept far enough away from welding or torch operations so that sparks, flames, or slag from the operation cannot reach them.
Cylinders containing oxygen or fuel gasses must not be taken into confined spaces.
Fuel gas cylinders requiring special wrenches shall have the wrench in place on the stem while the cylinder is in use, so that it is immediately available to close the cylinder valve.
Oxygen cylinders shall be stored a minimum of 20 ft. from fuel gas cylinders or must have an approved fire wall between them.
Oily or greasy substances must never be allowed to get near or come in contact with the valve end of an oxygen cylinder or its related apparatus (hose, regulator). This includes hands, gloves, etc. that have oil or grease on them.
Torches must only be lit by approved strikers; never with matches, cigarette lighters, or hot work.
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