Safety of Compressed Gas Cylinders on Portable Carts

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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.