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Compressed gases are a pressurized material or mixture in a cylinder, portable tank, or standing tank used in a variety of applications, including welding, refrigeration, heating, surgery, etc. Hazards associated with compressed gases include oxygen displacement, fires, explosions, and toxic gas exposures, as well as the physical hazards associated with high pressure systems. Special storage, use, and handling precautions are necessary in order to control these hazards.
OSHA’s requirements for compressed gases apply to any employer whose facility has regulated compressed gases.
Employers must: