Types of Gases - Safety
Confined Space Safety Training Pictorial Guidelines
Storage as per the manufactures guidelines and SDS is very important
for all types of gases. Employee Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) used while
handling.
Flammable Gas – This type
of gases burns or explodes if it is mixed with air, oxygen or other oxidant, in
the presence of a source of ignition.
Oxidant Gas – This type
of gases are non flammable but supports combustion. Materials that burn in air,
burn more vigorously and/or explosively in oxygen and other oxidants. - Sources
of ignition must be eliminated while handling oxidants. - Oxidants must not be
stored with combustible materials. - Oil, grease or other combustible
substances must not be brought into contact with oxidants. Safe distance to be maintained
as per the manufacturer recommendations.
Corrosive Gas – The
types of gases can corrode materials with which they come in contact. - Some
gases, which are non corrosive in their anhydrous form become corrosive in
presence of moisture. - Corrosivity of a gas must be taken into consideration
while selecting components and piping for handling the gas. The storage area
must be free from moisture.
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS SAFETY
Irritant Gas – These
types of gases causes inflammatory reactions after immediate, prolonged or
repeated contact. – Personal Protective clothing must be used to minimize
exposure to corrosive or irritant gases.
Pyrophoric Gas – These
types of gases burns spontaneously upon exposure to air. Storage & handling
critical.
Inert/Asphyxiant Gas – These
types of gases does not react with other materials under normal
temperature and pressure. - If released in a confined area, these gases may
displace oxygen of the air below the level necessary to sustain life. Danger to
humans as its displaces the breathing oxygen.
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