How To Maintain Compressed Gas Cylinders

All cylinders should be properly marked to identify the contents.

Make sure valve protection caps are in place.

If cylinders are leaking, take them outdoors away from sparks or heat and slowly empty them.

Make sure to mark all empty cylinders (some companies use "MT").

Put a warning tag on cylinders that were leaking and notify the supplier.

Other precautions and DON'TS:

 Never mix gases in a cylinder or try to refill a compressed gas cylinder (best practice suggests contacting the supplier).

If a cylinder leaks or a valve is broken, tag the cylinder and contact a trained maintenance person or the supplier.

NEVER smoke around ANY compressed gas cylinder(s).

Don't use the top of the cylinder as a storage area for tools or material.

Compressed Gas Safety Standards

And, when we think about key players when it comes to compressed gases, no association puts greater emphasis on the development and promotion of safety standards in the industry than the Compressed Gas Association.