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.

Interpretation of "special truck" as identified in 1910.252(a)(2) (v)(b)(4)

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.

October 24, 1988

Mr. B. C. Griffin
GrifTan, Inc.
P.O. Box 760
Pamplico, South Carolina 29583

Dear Mr. Griffin:

This is in response to your letter of July 21, 1988, concerning a "safety cap" designed by you and intended for use on portable DOT compressed gas cylinders. Please excuse the delay in response.

Your specific request was for an interpretation of "special trucks" as identified at 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(D), copy enclosed The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides the following:

Use of the "Regulator Umbrella" for "in use" or "connected for use" conditions for portable compressed gas cylinders.

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 12, 2006

Mr. William H. Guess
United Metal Works
217 Pickering St.
Portland, CT 06480

Dear Mr. Guess: