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Document ID (ISN)101824
CIS number 03-556
ISBN(s) 0-7176-2332-7
Year 2002
Convention or series no. HSE Booklet INDG308 (rev.1)
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title The safe use of gas cylinders
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, rev. ed., Apr. 2002. 18p. Illus. 15 ref.
Internet access http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg308.pdf [in English]
Abstract Accidents involving gas cylinders can cause serious injury or even death. This booklet provides simple practical advice on eliminating or reducing the risks associated with using gas cylinders. Contents: training; maintenance; repair; periodic examinations; handling and use; lifting; transport; storage; filling; legislation. Replaces CIS 01-69.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; training material; safe working methods; gas cylinders
Descriptors (secondary) occupational safety; safety guides; pressure vessels; handling and storage; maintenance; repair work; transport; gas filling; manual handling; training manuals; legislation; inspection; data sheet; safety and health training; manual lifting
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Pressure vessels and systems
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) OSH training
Compressed gases and pressure vessels