Safe Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinders

(9 min.) The vast majority of gases used for industrial uses such as welding and cutting is purchased in cylinders. These cylinders must be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Department of Transportation's regulations. All cylinders must bear the DOT, Interstate Commerce Commission or ICC specifications markings. The contents in the cylinder must be marked on each cylinder in large letters.

Topics included in this safety video are: oxygen cylinders, acetylene cylinders, liquefied petroleum gases, handling cylinders under pressure, basic safety rules, fusible safety plugs, storing cylinders, cylinders of oxygen, storing acetylene and LP Gas cylinders, cylinders not designed for temperatures in excess of 130 degrees Fahrenheit, chain or lock cylinders to prevent falling, and dropped cylinders.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.