As compressed gas cylinders are used regularly they begin to deteriorate and eventually stop functioning properly. When the day comes that the cylinder is no longer capable of holding its pressure it must be recycled and replaced by a cylinder in better condition. If...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific recommendations on the “Recycling and Disposal of Compressed Gas Cylinders” detailed in a Safety Advisory which can be found here. Additional restrictions on the transportation of cylinders are covered in DOT...
If you've been staring at a pile of compressed gas cylinders wondering what to do with them you may want to think about using a gas cylinder recycling service. These services come to your location and prepare all of your cylinders for recycling so you can finally get...
It's no secret that compressed gas cylinders can be dangerous. Not only are they often filled with hazardous substances, but they compress those substances at really high pressure levels. Since they are so dangerous there are special procedures needed to complete gas...
Artilces.OrlandoSentinal.com Federal workplace investigators have accused Blue Rhino of committing numerous safety violations in the wake of an explosion and fire at the propane depot in Tavares last that severely burned five employees. The blast occurred about 10...
The identification of compressed gas cylinders is a difficult process. Jet Stream’s employees are highly trained to understand the different cylinder types and valves. Jet Stream Compressed Gas Services (JSCGS) has prepared this information as a simple guide to...
Compressed gas cylinders are vital for operating a range of important tools in a scrap yard. This means that most employees will be moving the cylinders around the yard throughout the day as they go about their tasks. Compressed gas cylinders come with a range of...
When your company deals with compressed gas cylinders on a regular basis you have to send them away to be refilled regularly. Since even these empty cylinders can be dangerous it's important to understand how to handle them safely. Here are some general guidelines to...
If your business uses compressed gas cylinders, then you've been faced with the challenge of proper disposal. Cylinders that have not been completely emptied can be dangerous. What do cylinders look like and how are they dangerous? The cylinders themselves are...