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Aug 02, 2024 - 09:48 AM
We had to reach out to OSHA and subsequently MIOSHA to get a response on this, but from their email to me they are saying it is allowed due to the lip holding the cylinder in place.
"MIOSHA does not have any restrictions on the size of the compressed gas. Our Part 1 - General Provision Standard states in Part 1 General Provisions Standard under Rule 11(c)- that the employer shall provide a chain, bracket, or other device and assure it's use at all times to restrain compressed gas cylinders from falling. https://www.michigan.gov/leo/
Laying them flat would be allowed with the regulators off if there were still a way to restrain the gas from rolling onto the floor. Having them on a raised edge table or in a box of some fashion would be advised to prevent falling to the floor."
As they're laying down it is much easier to keep them from falling.
Hope this helps!
"MIOSHA does not have any restrictions on the size of the compressed gas. Our Part 1 - General Provision Standard states in Part 1 General Provisions Standard under Rule 11(c)- that the employer shall provide a chain, bracket, or other device and assure it's use at all times to restrain compressed gas cylinders from falling. https://www.michigan.gov/leo/
Laying them flat would be allowed with the regulators off if there were still a way to restrain the gas from rolling onto the floor. Having them on a raised edge table or in a box of some fashion would be advised to prevent falling to the floor."
As they're laying down it is much easier to keep them from falling.
Hope this helps!
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