Safety of Compressed Gas Cylinders on Portable Carts

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 18, 2021

Mr. Thomas Van Hooser
131 NW 10th Ct.
Boca Raton, Florida 33486

Dear Mr. Van Hooser:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the use, handling and storage of acetylene cylinders in general industry and construction. This letter constitutes OSHA’s interpretation only of the requirements herein, and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated in your original correspondence.

Storage of propane and ether gas cylinders with flammable materials is not allowed.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 19, 1999

Catherine Sigmon, Ph.D.
Radian International
Oak Ridge Technical Center Two
1093 Commerce Park Drive
Suite 100
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830

Dear Dr. Sigmon:

This letter is in response to your November 19, 1998 request for clarification on the storage of small propane and ether gas cylinders with flammable materials. We apologize for the delay in our response.

Use of the BoaGripTM sling to move compressed-gas cylinders in general industry.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 30, 2006

Mr. Hale Williams
Vice President
Safe Shop Tools
P.O. Box 4206
Missoula, MT 59806

Dear Mr. Willams:

Storage and use of compressed gas cylinders; whether cylinder is considered an oxidizing compressed gas or oxygen cylinder.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 23, 2008

Mr. Charles Tricomi
Consolidated Edison of New York
31-01 20th Ave. Bldg. 136 2nd Fl.
Astoria, NY 11105

Dear Mr. Tricomi:

Thank you for your letter of September 18, 2007, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). You had questions concerning standards applicable to the storage and use of compressed gas cylinders. Your paraphrased questions and our response follow.

Definition of secure for handling of compressed gases in containers

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 11, 2015

Dana Gillespie
Sean Kirkwood
Stryker Medical
3800 E. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49002

Dear Ms. Gillespie and Mr. Kirkwood:

Thank you for your letter dated May 2, 2014, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for a clarification of OSHA¿s definition of "secure" as it relates to the transportation of oxygen tanks by mobile medical equipment. This constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any question not delineated within your original correspondence.