Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

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Portable compressed gas containers
76(1)An employer shall ensure that a portable compressed gas container is stored
(a) in a well ventilated and dry storage area where the temperature does not exceed 52 °C,
(b) with containers grouped by types of gas and the groups arranged to take into account the gases contained,
(c) with full and empty containers in separate areas, and
(d) secure and upright.
76(2)An employer and an employee shall each ensure that a portable compressed gas container
(a) is not stored near readily ignitable substances,
(b) is kept at a safe distance from all operations that produce flames, sparks or molten metal or result in excessive heating of the container,
(c) is not exposed to corrosive materials or corrosion-aiding substances, and
(d) is protected from falling and from having heavy objects fall on it.
76(3)An employer shall ensure that a storage area for portable compressed gas containers is prominently posted with the name of the gases stored and with signs prohibiting smoking.