Store and transport medical gas cylinders

This standard covers the safe storage and transport of medical gas cylinders.

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
4. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace

5. check that medical gas cylinders are stored safely and that they are:

   • not subject to extremes of temperature
   • in dry, clean and well-ventilated areas
   • away from highly flammable liquids and other combustible materials
   • away from sources of heat and ignition
     

6. ensure cylinders that are filled, empty or of different gases are all stored according to organisational instructions

7. use correct handling techniques, securing devices and equipment when lifting, moving and transporting cylinders
8. transport cylinders in accordance with organisational procedures
9. make sure cylinders do not come into contact with oils which may react with the gas contained within them
10. check stock levels and report low numbers to an appropriate person
11. take precautions to protect cylinders from theft

12. check labels and make sure that:

    • the label is intact
    • the cylinder you are transporting is the one requested
      

13. check the cylinder for leaks and report any damage

14. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
15. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
8. how to dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
9. the correct manual handling techniques for moving and transporting cylinders
10. how to store medical gas cylinders safely and why this is important
11. the colour coding and symbols on medical gas cylinders
12. the importance of maintaining records of medical gas supplies
13. the potential danger with high pressure gas cylinders of explosion if in contact with oil, grease and creams when handling cylinders
14. low stock levels for each type of gas required by the organisation
15. the organisational procedure for reporting any leaking equipment
16. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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2026

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Current

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Original

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Skills for Health

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SFHGEN76

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Store, transport, medical, gas, cylinders

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