Fire Hazards

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Description:

Hazard:
Acetylene and oxygen cylinders stored together

Description:

Hazard:
This is a photo of oxygen and acetylene cylinders not being properly stored.

Standard:

1910.253(b)(4)(iii)

Standard:

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii)

Abatement:

Separate the cylinders while in storage a minimum distance of 20 ft. or by a non combustible barrier at least 5 ft. high having a fire resistance rating of at least 1/2 hour.

Abatement:

Separate the cylinders 20 feet apart or provide a barrier with a fire rating of at least one half hour.