Clean agent cylinder handling: energy sources and direct controls

Handling suppression cylinders involves very high pressure vessels that become projectiles if a valve is damaged.

High-energy check

Treat charged cylinders as high energy at all times. A sheared valve turns the cylinder into a projectile.

Run the gravity calculator for this task

Trigger checks

Pressure
Compressed gas, liquid, hydraulic, pneumatic or vacuum energy.
Chemical
Harmful, reactive, flammable, corrosive or toxic substances.

Direct controls to verify

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Valve protection caps are fitted during all transport and handling.
Cylinders are restrained upright during transport and storage.
Actuation is locked out until final commissioning.
Cylinders are moved with equipment rated for the weight.
Only authorised persons connect or disconnect cylinders.
Stop if a valve or cap is found damaged.

For your SPA or pre-start

State the transport and restraint method, the valve protection requirement, the actuation lockout status and who is authorised to connect cylinders.

Limitations: This tool supports planning and verification only. It does not replace competent risk assessment, legal duties, employer procedures, client requirements or competent supervision.