Cylinder
Do Not condemn a Good Cylinder
Don’t condemn a perfectly good cylinder. Learn to tell the difference between a TAP stop and a crack.
Don Kinney
September 20, 2020
Cylinder Safety
One fatality and $890,000 fine when safety is ignored
Failing to follow basic cylinder handling procedures caused loss of life, damage and a large court fine. Uncapped cylinders fell over, causing a cascade effect.
Don Kinney
August 2, 2020
Cylinder Safety
$26,000 Fine for Cylinder, Lack of Training and Debris
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), regulates and investigates workplace safety. Most countries have their equivalent of OSHA which works in a similar manner. OSHA may conduct random checks, follow up on registered complaints or investigate accidents involving the safety of workers.
Don Kinney
June 6, 2020
Cylinder Safety
737 Destroyed During Oxygen Refill Operation
A 737 aircraft landed at an airport near the Caspian Sea. 142 passengers had departed along with the 5 crew members. The crew reported that the cabin oxygen pressure was at 900 psi. The ground crew was attempting to trans fill the oxygen from an 1800 PSI oxygen source. It is reported that the ground crew tested the equipment to assure the supply gas was at 1800 psi.
Don Kinney
May 10, 2020
Burst Discs
Cylinder Causes People to Crawl Through Glass
When dealing with high-pressure gases, cylinder technicians need to be aware of the numerous hazards: Corrosion, falling cylinders dislodging valves, burst discs rupturing, and decibel levels of escaping gases. The technician, or anyone handling a high-pressure cylinder, needs to be aware of the cylinder and its surroundings during use.
Don Kinney
April 4, 2020
Corrosion
2 Gas Cylinder Ruptures Delay Vessel Operation Over 8 Months
Ships and buildings are outfitted with inert gas fire suppression systems. In the event of a fire, the cylinder valves activate, filling a room or compartment with inert gas, displacing the oxygen. Since fire requires oxygen to continue combustion, removing the oxygen from the room or compartment stops the fire.
Don Kinney
March 7, 2020
