Check whether it is accessible with a trolley and if there are any obstacles or slippery areas or whether any are likely to appear (due to leaves, frost, temporarily stored materials etc). Check whether the route is well lit throughout and whether there are any site roadways to cross. If there are any inclines establish whether you need powered mechanical assistance. In particular, think what would happen if you lost control of the trolley on a slope and what risk this would pose to other people. Be frank and assess your strength and fitness and whether you will need to rest. Make sure you will not exceed the Manual Handling Regulations. If you have to move the cylinder via a stairway, close it to pedestrians and get assistance. If you use a passenger lift or goods lift, close it to all passengers. Never travel in a lift with the gas (unless the cylinder(s) contain breathable air). Instead, get an assistant to meet the lift at its destination.
NOTE:
All free-standing cylinders are liable to topple over. Large cylinders require special care because of their greater mass and size.
Upright cylinders must be secure. If they are not physically restrained, they must be under the user's direct control. NEVER turn your back on a free-standing cylinder. And if a cylinder falls over - NEVER attempt to stop or catch it; GET OUT OF THE WAY!
Never roll cylinders along the floor on their sides because the valve could be damaged and the cylinder will be out of control.
Do not attempt to move cylinders with regulators attached and/or when connected to a system i.e. when the cylinder valve is open.
Large gas cylinders can be moved by churning but do not churn cylinders fitted with hand-wheel operated valves. Only churn over short distances on firm and even surfaces.
Don't churn too quickly
Don't tilt the cylinder too far over
Never try to churn two cylinders at once |
