How Can I Explain Oxygen Cylinder Safety to Employees? Seeking Diagrams for Clarity

Dear all, we know that poor handling (rolling and throwing from the truck to the ground) of an oxygen gas cylinder can lead to an explosion. I am looking for an inner diagram of the oxygen gas cylinder to explain this to all the employees. If anyone has a picture, photo, or diagram, kindly share it with me.

Thanks in advance.

Regards, Vijay

I was really surprised and very happy when I opened this thread. It's a totally different and very important question that you raised. I am eagerly awaiting our seniors' replies on this thread. In the meantime, I will also check with my colleagues. As soon as I receive any reply, I will share it with our team. I don't have any diagrams or pictures that you specifically asked for, but I will provide the exact diagram soon.

I will update you on this thread with the exact diagram shortly.

Dear Raghu, Thanks for your reply. Actually, I have received information from one of my seniors regarding the poor handling of oxygen gas cylinders. Oxygen will be in a liquid state inside the cylinder. It will evaporate and expand while we roll it, leading to the risk of explosion. Normally, oxygen will not be filled to 100% in the cylinder, and some empty space will be left for this expansion. Additionally, if you observe the bottom of the gas cylinder, it will have a bowl-like shape, designed for safety during expansion. If the cylinder's bottom has an inverted bowl shape, then it is at risk of exploding. I would like to explain this to all the workforce using some pictures.

This is the information I have received, and I would like to share it with our friends who may not be aware. If anyone has further information, please come forward and share your knowledge.

Regards, Vijay

The simple logic for fire is that three ingredients are a must: 1. Burning substance (Fuel), 2. Air (Oxygen), 3. Heat. In case the cylinder falls from the truck, the cylinder will generate heat, and the pure compressed oxygen inside it will ignite the fire. The damaged nozzle will cause the cylinder to function like a rocket, leading to it bursting if an object obstructs its path. Therefore, it is essential to use a proper trolley for loading, unloading, and stacking the cylinders in the correct manner.

I hope this information proves helpful.

Best regards