Compressed Gas Safety Training

Emergencies Dealing with Fire Situations General: If possible, isolate gas supplies into affected area, and safely release the gas pressure in affected pipelines and equipment. Fire threatening compressed gas containers: There is a risk of a rupture or explosion of cylinders subjected to prolonged heating (such as in a fire). Such cylinders should be moved to a safe place before they become too hot. If this is impossible, cool cylinders with water hosed from a safe distance. Any cylinder that has been involved in a fire must be clearly marked as such, and the supplier must be notified accordingly. Ignited flammable gas leak: If possible, isolate the gas supply. If this is impossible, try to ensure the flammable gas burns in as controlled a manner as possible, does not ignite anything else, and does not impinge on any pressurized gas containers, equipment, or pipelines. Never extinguish a flammable gas leak without stopping the flow of gas, because a potential explosion hazard would result.