oxy /Acetelyne saftey sign

[Derek Heron]

not sure but i have flammable gas sign in eps if that’s what your after
Derek

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flammable gas.eps

[David White]

Thanks mate problem is im not really sure what i need tried calling local firebrigade 2 weeks ago still not got back to me

[Peter Normington]

You could try calling your local BOC gas supplier.
Peter

[Derek Heron]

check out your local health and safety exec
they love to tell you the ins and outs
i have a fireman picking a job up this afternoon let me know what exactly is happening with the bottles i.e are they being transported or just stored and i will quiz him
Derek heron

[David White]

thanks everyone will try that they are being stored in a garage

[Ivan Morley]

I hope it is only one oxygen and one acetylene cylinder in the garage!

The two gasses are supposed to be stored in a well ventilated (and lockable) area, ideally an outside cage. The two gasses need to be separated (I think at least 2 meters) since acetylene is highly combustible. There must be no combustible material and sources of ignition within 2m (need to check).

I can’t find my copy of the relevant regulations, but there must be a no smoking / flame sign.

I believe it is permissible to keep one set of cylinders in a workshop for use, but they must be secured to prevent them being knocked over, eg chained to a wall. I am not sure of any requirements for signage. If I can find the relevant legislation, I will post more details – my course notes are at home.

Ivan