['Hazardous Materials Safety - OSHA']
['Compressed Gases']
10/23/2024
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OSHA requires that a “special truck” be used to transport compressed gas cylinders that are “connected for use” (i.e. the regulators are installed). In a September 9, 1993 Letter of Interpretation, OSHA states that a “special truck” is a vehicle or cart which provides for stable support of cylinders during movement.
The “special truck” must be designed so that the following conditions are met:
- Cylinders must be held in an erect or nearly erect position, and
- Protection of the cylinder valves and regulators must be provided.
Compressed gas cylinders which are not secured to a “special truck” must have their regulators removed and valve-protection caps installed.
Also, CGA Pamphlet P-1-1965, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases, is adopted by reference. This standard calls for a material handling device like a hand truck and that the cylinder be secured to that device.
Both OSHA and CGA discuss securing cylinders during transport, but neither specifically requires a chain. A chain would be effective at securing cylinders, as would any comparable method that would secure the cylinder to the truck.
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