What are the safety precautions of acetylene cylinders?

Answer 1

• Never use Acetylene gas at a pressure over 15 psig.
• Never use damaged equipment.
• Never use oil or grease on or around Oxygen equipment.
• Never use Oxygen or fuel gas to blow dirt or dust off clothing or equipment.
• Never light a torch with matches or a lighter. Always use a striker.
• When opening a Oxygen or fuel cylinder valve, always crack it open first.
• Always make sure regulators have their adjusting screws released by turning them counter clockwise till free before opening cylinder valves. Stand to the side of a regulator, not in front of it when opening cylinder valves.
• Always wear the proper welding goggles, gloves and clothing when operating Oxy-Acetylene equipment. Pants should not have cuffs.
• Always have a fire extinguisher handy when operating Oxy-Acetylene equipment.
• Always replace cylinder caps when finished using cylinders.
• Do not rely on the color of the cylinder to identify its contents as some suppliers may use different color codes.
• Always use the proper regulator for the gas in the cylinder.
• Always use cylinders in the upright position only.
• Never store cylinders in temperatures over 130deg. F.
• Always keep the valve wrench on the Acetylene cylinder valve when in use. Only open valve a maximum of 1 1/2 turns.
• Do not carry lighters, matches or other flamable objects in pockets when welding or cutting.
• Always be aware of others around you when using a torch.
• Becareful not to let welding hoses come into contact with torch flame or sparks from cutting.