Safety Flash
Air cylinders – Differences in working pressure and valve types
Air cylinders – Differences in working pressure and valve types
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 33/20
- Control of WorkPersonal Protective EquipmentPressure Systems
- Pressure systems
- Breathing apparatusGas cylinderValve
- Safety communication
Summary
Incorrect SCBA cylinders were supplied, with different capacities and working pressures from those ordered. Compatible filling connections could allow reduced air capacity, while valve-head types were also incorrectly specified. The flash identifies supplier assumptions, purchasing checks and incomplete specifications, and calls for better communication between requesters, purchasing staff and vendors.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Breathing apparatus; SCBA; self-contained breathing apparatus.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
Incorrectly supplied breathing-air cylinders and valve types created compatibility and capacity risks for emergency respiratory equipment.
IMCA SF 33/20. Themes: control of work, personal protective equipment, pressure systems.