Oxygen Cylinder Storage Osha

With respect to osha s general industry standards related to oxygen and gas cylinder storage 1910 253 b 2 1926 253 b 4 cylinders in general industry workplaces are not considered to be in storage when they are either in use or connected for use see letter to mr.

Oxygen cylinder storage osha.

Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials especially oil or grease a minimum distance of 20 feet 6 1 m or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet 1 5 m high having a fire resistance rating of at least one half hour. Kenneth yotz september 9 1993 explaining that the interval between. Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this information helpful.

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