EHS OPERATIONAL CON

PPE USAGE FOR GAS HANDLING USAGE OF SAFETY

Use the appropriate personal protective equipments like gloves, Stored cyclinders to be labelled and ide
Air mask, Safety shoes & Goggles.

IDENTIFICATION OF LEAKAGE CYLINDER VERIFY THE VALVE & LEAK

Check the cylinder of any leage thru the valve or fittings Check for the any leakage on the cylind

VERIFICATION THE LOCATION OF LEAKAGE LEAKAGE DETECT

Check the leakage location of the valves if any replace the safety Check the leakage thru the gas detecto
valves where the cylinder is stored or used on
DISPOSAL

A minor compressed gas leak is considered to be a small, slow, controllable release of a gas tha
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compressed gas leaks
A major compressed gas leak is a large, uncontrollable release of a gas that constitutes a seriou
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emergency no to report the incident and initiate the following emergency procedures
3 Attempt to find and stop the source of the leak by turning off values or containment
If the odor becomes strong or if you begin coughing, wheezing, or have watery eyes, leave the a
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building
5 Move 100 meters away from the building to the nearest assembly point to provide information on

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IONAL CONTROL OF LEAKAGE OF GAS Rev. No:

Rev. Date:
AGE OF SAFETY LABELS STORAGE OF CYLINDERS
to be labelled and identify on the location Cylinder for usage to be stored on pallets

Y THE VALVE & LEAKAGE OF GAS CHECK THE SAFETY VALVE

leakage on the cylinders or hose pipes Verify the safety valves for any leakage rotate the knob for
opening and closing to confirm the leakage

LEAKAGE DETECTION SEPARATION OF CYLINDERS

e thru the gas detector on or surrounding area Store the cylinder filled and empty apart to avoid any leakge of
is stored or used on location disaster
e release of a gas that poses a low risk of personal injury or exposure. Perform the following steps for minor

at constitutes a serious hazard to laboratory occupants, facilities or the environment. When major leaks occur, dial
ocedures
ainment
ery eyes, leave the area immediately and activate the fire alarm system (fire alarm pull station) to evacuate the

provide information on the nature of the emergency

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to evacuate the