Important Update - Compressed Gas Cylinders
An important guideline has been released under the Chemical Safety Program found here:
Compressed Gas Cylinder Guideline.pdf
The document includes a notation about restraint:
“Cylinders must be stored upright and restrained with a rack, straps, chain, or appropriate
brackets to prevent from falling.
The entire assembly must be non-combustible and able to
support the weight of the cylinder. Do not use wood, rope, strings, or plastic tubing. “
Examples of appropriate cylinder restraints are included as part of this document as well as other pertinent information. Permit holders are asked to review the guideline at the link above, implement in their labs, and
contact Nicola Harris copied above with questions.
Sincerely,
Steve
Steven Cole
Institutional Biosafety Officer
Animal Care Occupational Health Analyst
Environmental Health and Safety Office
University of Manitoba
P310 Pathology Building
770 Bannatyne Ave, R3E 0W3
Steven.Cole@umanitoba.ca
204-789-3675 (W)
204-451-2299 (C)