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Checklist for Moving Compressed Gases

Old Space Deactivation

Contact compressed–gas vendors/suppliers and arrange for them to take back empty and unwanted cylinders.

Contact EH&S for proper disposal of cylinders that vendors will not take back, including unknown, unlabeled cylinders or lecture bottles.

If your work involved toxic gases, contact the Toxic Gas Program coordinator at EH&S to report that you will no longer be using the gas(es) at this location.

Preparation

If you use or store toxic gases, your laboratory's Toxic Gas Use Authorization (TGUA) must be amended to reflect your new location. Contact EH&S at 642–3073 to begin this process.

If you are moving to an off–campus location and need to ship compressed–gas cylinders, contact EH&S as early as possible to make the necessary arrangements.

Packing and Transportation

Do not transport unknown or unlabeled cylinders; contact EH&S for proper disposal.

Remove the regulator and secure the valve cap before moving a cylinder.

Leak–test toxic and hazardous gases prior to moving them.

Within a building, transport cylinders on a wheeled cart, carefully secured in an upright position so that they cannot fall. Never move a cylinder by rolling it across the floor.

Do not leave cylinders unattended in corridors or other areas that are generally accessible. Never drop cylinders or bang them against each other or other objects.

Immediately report all suspected leaks to EH&S (during office hours) or to 911 (after hours). If the material in the cylinder is highly toxic, evacuate everyone from the area. Place leaking containers in a fume hood if safe to do so.

In Your New Space

Ensure that your TGUA has been amended to reflect your new location prior to starting research.

Update your chemical inventory according to campus requirements (see In Your New Space in the “Checklist for Moving Chemicals").

Secure compressed-gas cylinders to a stable place with two non-combustible restraints such as chains.

Store lecture bottles and other small cylinders in ventilated locations, not in cabinets or cupboards.

For detailed information about proper storage of compressed-gas cylinders, please refer to the EH&S booklet, Safe Storage of Hazardous Chemicals at: http://ehs.berkeley.edu/publications.html

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