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Segregated in the storage area according to content and clearly designated full or empty.
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Managed to ensure that the oldest stock is used first.
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Checked periodically for general condition.
Personnel: (who enter the storage area) should be;
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Responsible and competent to maintain the gas store and its contents as above.
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Familiar with and able to identify the contents of the gas containers and their potential hazards.
3.1.2. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
An emergency results from:
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A fire near or in the cylinder manifold room.
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An unintended leak of gas from the cylinders or pipeline.
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Some other potential or actual incident which will affect the integrity of the manifold installation.
Procedure to follow:
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Raise the alarm and notify a supervisor and/or call the fire brigade.
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Evacuate all personnel from the immediate danger area.
In case of fire, remove all cylinders:
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Close the cylinder valve(s) on all cylinder(s)/ cylinder bundles.
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Close the bank isolating valve(s).
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Disconnect the high pressure hoses.
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Move the cylinders to a safe area using a suitable cylinder trolley.
In the case of an uncontrollable escape of gas:
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Open the doors to the manifold room to ventilate the area.
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Do not introduce sources of ignition into the area.
It is important that ready access to these instructions is given at all times and that the mani-
fold is not put into operation until the operator is fully familiar with its functions, controls and
safety precautions.
It is the duty of all employers to provide such information, training and supervision according
to national standards as is necessary to ensure so far as is reasonably practical the health and
safety at work of its employees.
4. PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONS AND TRAINING
The Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC states that the product provider must ensure that all
personnel using the product are provided with the instructions for use and are fully trained in
the use of the equipment .
Do not use the product without proper training! Trainees must be trained by an experienced
person who has been authorised by the manufacturer and has an appropriate education,
knowl edge and experience.
For further information about training of responsible personnel, please contact GCE.
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