F60 Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling

Question 1

When storing oxygen and fuel gas cylinders without a firewall, what is the minimum required separation distance?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

OSHA and FDNY require oxygen and fuel gas cylinders to be stored at least 20 feet apart when not separated by a non-combustible barrier.

Question 2

What is the minimum height required for a non-combustible barrier used as an alternative to the 20-foot separation between oxygen and fuel gas cylinders?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

A non-combustible, non-porous barrier at least 5 feet high satisfies the separation requirement between oxygen and fuel gas cylinders.

Question 3

How must compressed gas cylinders be positioned when stored or in use?

Accepted Answer

Upright and secured against tipping

Answer

Cylinders must be stored upright with valves at the top and secured with chains or straps to prevent accidental tipping.

Question 4

Which protective device must remain on a compressed gas cylinder whenever the regulator is not attached?

Accepted Answer

Valve protection cap

Answer

The valve protection cap guards the cylinder valve from physical damage during handling and transport and must always be in place when the regulator is removed.

Question 5

How must empty compressed gas cylinders be handled on a job site?

Accepted Answer

Stored separately from full cylinders and marked 'empty'

Answer

Empty cylinders must be segregated from full cylinders and clearly marked as empty to prevent misuse and maintain safe inventory control.

(F60) Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations Practice Test

(F60) Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations Practice Test

F60 Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling