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QUIZ Compressed Gas Safety 2 Answers

A ruptured compressed gas cylinder has the potential force of an anti-tank weapon or small missile and can break through concrete. There is danger even if no leaks are present. Standard color codes can identify cylinder contents if other markings are illegible. Safety information can be found on the material safety data sheet. Cylinders should be rolled to a cart and secured by the bottom third. A cylinder is not empty until it contains no gas. Oxygen must be stored at least 20 feet from flammable gases.

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A ruptured compressed gas cylinder has the potential force of an anti-tank weapon or small missile and can break through concrete. There is danger even if no leaks are present. Standard color codes can identify cylinder contents if other markings are illegible. Safety information can be found on the material safety data sheet. Cylinders should be rolled to a cart and secured by the bottom third. A cylinder is not empty until it contains no gas. Oxygen must be stored at least 20 feet from flammable gases.

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Compressed Gas Safety Quiz #1

1. Complete the following sentence. A ruptured compressed gas cylinder ________.

a. has the potential force of an anti-tank weapon or small missile.


b. can break through a concrete wall.
c. can release potentially harmful gases into the work area.
d. All of the above.

2. If there are no leaks present when using a compressed gas cylinder, there is no
danger.

a. True
b. False

3. Standard color codes can be used for proper identification of cylinder contents if
the stenciled or stamped markings are illegible or the label tag is defaced.

a. True b. False

4. You should know the specific hazards, special handling precautions, first-aid
requirements and emergency response for any gas you are using. This can be
found on the _____________________.

a. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).


b. User manual.
c. Vendor manifest.
d. Regulator operating instructions.

5. To move a compressed gas cylinder properly:

a. Remove protective valve cap, install regulator, and strap to hand


cart.
b. Lift and carry using the protective valve cap.
c. Roll cylinders to hand cart and fasten to cart with chain or strap
around bottom 1/3 of cylinders.
d. Place cylinders on hand cart individually and secure by fastening
chain or strap around upper 1/3 of cylinders.

6. A cylinder is considered to be safely empty once it no longer contains any gas.

a. True b. False

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7. If a regulator does not properly attach to a valve fitting, ______________.

a. attempt to modify the ends using your own adaptor.


b. add a small amount of grease to inside of threads and try again.
c. check for leaks using soap and water mixture.
d. double check for compatibility.

8. Empty cylinders of flammable gas can be stored next to empty containers of


corrosive gas as long as they are all empty.

a. True b. False

9. Compressed gas cylinders can be stored in any position as long as they are
secured in place.

a. True b. False

10. Oxygen must be stored at least ____ feet or separated by a non-combustible 5-


foot high barrier from any flammable gas containers and combustibles.

a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25

Signature ________________________________ PR # _____________ Date ______________________

Instructor _________________________________

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