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Industrial Gas Transportation - Cylinder Compatibility
Safe delivery of industrial gases starts with compatibility between the gas and the material of construction of the delivery container. The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates cylinder requirements for specific gases. For example, some chemical gases may react with aluminum and can never be transported in these cylinders. The cylinder valve must also be considered carefully and made of a suitable material. Valves and safety relief devices should be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) recommendations.
Industrial Gas Transportation - Vehicle Loading and Securement
There are
many types and sizes of cylinders, which makes loading a delivery truck very
challenging. Loads must be safely placed onto the delivery truck. The loads
must then be properly secured to prevent shifting or falling cylinders, both
at the start of the day and as deliveries are made. Gas containers must also
be off-loaded at the customer's site in a way conducive for safety.
Care must be also taken with cryogenic tankers, since the liquid gas can
slosh from side-to-side in a partially-full tanker, which can change the
vehicle's center of mass. During unloading, proper steps must be followed to
safely transfer the product into the storage tank at the customer's site. In
all cases, security of the vehicle, the product and the storage facility
must be considered.
Industrial Gas Transportation - Regulations
A number
of agencies have regulations impacting the transportation of industrial
gases, including the DOT. Truck maintenance, driver's hours of service,
recordable incidents and many other issues are subject to DOT regulations.
Also by DOT regulation, gas cylinders must be requalified at prescribed
intervals. Cylinders failing the requalification process must be removed
from service. TWSCO adheres to these and all other regulations.
Proper material labeling, truck placards and shipping papers are very
important steps in the safe transportation of hazardous materials. And some
industrial gases fall into several of these categories. TWSCO complies with
all Hazardous Material Regulations set by the various regulatory agencies,
including OSHA and EPA.
Industrial Gas Transportation - Regulations
A number
of agencies have regulations impacting the transportation of industrial
gases, including the DOT. Truck maintenance, driver's hours of service,
recordable incidents and many other issues are subject to DOT regulations.
Also by DOT regulation, gas cylinders must be requalified at prescribed
intervals. Cylinders failing the requalification process must be removed
from service. TWSCO adheres to these and all other regulations.
Proper material labeling, truck placards and shipping papers are very
important steps in the safe transportation of hazardous materials. And some
industrial gases fall into several of these categories. TWSCO complies with
all Hazardous Material Regulations set by the various regulatory agencies,
including OSHA and EPA.
Industrial Gas Transportation - Regulations
A number
of agencies have regulations impacting the transportation of industrial
gases, including the DOT. Truck maintenance, driver's hours of service,
recordable incidents and many other issues are subject to DOT regulations.
Also by DOT regulation, gas cylinders must be requalified at prescribed
intervals. Cylinders failing the requalification process must be removed
from service. TWSCO adheres to these and all other regulations.
Proper material labeling, truck placards and shipping papers are very
important steps in the safe transportation of hazardous materials. And some
industrial gases fall into several of these categories. Linde complies with
all Hazardous Material Regulations set by the various regulatory agencies,
including OSHA and EPA.
A number of factors must be considered for the safe and secure transportation of industrial gases. Every industrial gas user should be sure that their gas supplier does all of them properly, so that your employees and facilities are safe. Recent developments in the world also now mandate the consideration of product and vehicle security during transport as well as at the customer's facilities.
TWSCO takes great pride in the completeness and diligence of its programs to safely and efficiently maintain and operate its fleet of trucks and gas containers. Every year we handle thousands of cylinders and drive thousands of miles while keeping our percentage of reportable incidents below the industry norm. Our customers can feel comfortable knowing that TWSCO adheres to all government regulations and industry safety standards.
