WorksheetsGas Cylinder Storage & Handling Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How should gas cylinders be stored when not in use?
Lying flat on the floor
Upright and securely chained or clamped
Leaning against a wall
Suspended from hooks
Where is the safest place to store gas cylinders?
Near welding bays for easy access
In a sealed cupboard
In a well-ventilated, dry area away from heat and flames
Outside in direct sunlight
Why must oxygen cylinders be kept away from fuel gases such as acetylene?
To save storage space
To prevent corrosion
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion
To make identification easier
What is the minimum recommended distance between oxygen cylinders and fuel gas cylinders?
1 metre
2 metres
3 metres
5 metres
How should gas cylinders be moved around a workshop?
Rolled carefully along the floor
Dragged using the valve cap
Carried by two people
Using a suitable cylinder trolley
What must be done to a cylinder when it is not in use?
Leave the valve slightly open
Remove all labels
Close the valve and fit a protective cap
Lay it flat
Why must oil or grease never be used on oxygen cylinder valves or fittings?
It causes rust
It blocks gas flow
It can react violently and cause fire or explosion
It damages regulators
Before connecting a regulator, what should be checked?
Cylinder colour only
Hose and regulator condition
Cylinder weight
Storage label
When opening a cylinder valve, what is the correct method?
Open it fully and quickly
Stand directly in front and open slowly
Open slowly while standing to the side
Tap the valve before opening
Which statement best describes safe behaviour around gas cylinders?
Only full cylinders are dangerous
Empty cylinders are safe to ignore
Cylinders should be treated as pressurised at all times
Damaged cylinders can still be used carefully
