Environment, health and safety

Which correctly describes the typical handling of cylinders of toxic or flammable specialty gases?

  1. AKeep them near the worker's desk so they can be used right away
  2. BHouse them in exhausted cylinder cabinets and monitor for leaks with gas detectors
  3. CLeave them outdoors and use them without connecting piping
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Answer: B. House them in exhausted cylinder cabinets and monitor for leaks with gas detectors

Specialty gas cylinders are housed in continuously exhausted cylinder cabinets, and leaks are monitored with gas detectors. When a leak is detected, shut-off valves close automatically and an alarm is raised.

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