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Safety is the first priority at AIR LIQUIDE Healthcare. We take your safety and that of our employees very seriously.

This brochure is a basic guide to the safe handling,transporting and storage of your AIR LIQUIDEHealthcare medical cylinder. Should you have any questions please contact your nearest AIR LIQUIDEHealthcare branch for assistance.

Should you require more specific information relatingto transporting of cylinders we would recommend you contact the Roads and Traffic Authority applicableto your state or territory or refer to the AustralianDangerous Goods Code.

AIR LIQUIDE Healthcare is a world leader in medical gases, home healthcare,hygiene products and healthcare specialty ingredients. It aims to provide cus-tomers. in the continuum of care from hospital to home with medical products,specialty ingredients and services that contribute to protecting vulnerable lives.

While proper care is taken in preparation, the information in this documentis intended as a guide only. Air Liquide Healthcare disclaims all liability forinjury, death and economic loss of the use of this guide.

Handling, transporting andstoring cylinders

Cylinder Safety BasicsYour Safety is Important to Us

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Important Cylinder Precautions

Handling Transportation

Check before Use

Storage

No smoking or naked flame near a cylinderusage or storage area

Never use oil, grease based products on thecylinder or any accessories

Wash your hands with soap to ensure cleanand free of oils or hand creams

Wear appropriate personal protective equip-ment (glasses, boots, gloves), particular forlarge cylinders

Never use adaptors with valve or force connecta regulator

Open cylinder valve slowly and point it awayfrom people

Report any suspected tampering, theft, impactor malfunction of a cylinder or attachment

Always have the MSDS on hand for referenceand follow recommended handling instructions

Close the cylinder valve and regulator whennot in use

Never drop cylinders or subject them to shock

Detach regulators and other accessories fromthe cylinder

Secure cylinders against movement duringtransport

Where possible, use mechanical lifting devices,trolleys or carry bags to move cylinders

Use open or well ventilated vehicles or trailersin preference to enclosed ones. Limit the number of cylinders to be transported.

MSDS

Always display a “NO SMOKING OR OPENFLAMES” sign

Storage areas should be kept 3m from heatsources or combustible materials

Store cylinders away from oils or grease

Never store flammable gas near oxidisinggases

Never store objects on top of the cylinder

Always rotate cylinders - first come, firstused

Store gases in well ventilated areas

Keep cylinders upright and restrained at alltimes

Separate full and empty cylinders

If something is wrong with a cylinder• Label as “suspect”• Put in quarantine• Notify ALH immediately

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SUSPECT

3 Seal is intact

3 No gas leaks fromvalve

3 Heat tag is intact

3 Gas type on the product label

3 Check the batchlabel. Do not use ifmissing

3 Look for cylinderdents or damage

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