Safety Topic Of The Day: Handling Flammable Gases & Oxygen Tanks

Photo Credit: Construction Tales Safety Topic 15-Part C Hello Everyone! After a few month hiatus, I am sharing three new posts on this blog today. I'm trying to make up for lost time. :) I had some extra time today so I was able to come in and share with you some new blog content. How are you doing on this Monday evening?? As I had previously, yes- like a broken record, I found out that Anchor.fm is no longer electronically converting this written blog to an audio MP3 form automatically. Moving forward, I am actively sharing my Construction Tales Safety Topic YouTube videos on my main Spotify channel. Therefore, my brand-new Verbally Disastrous podcast episodes are my YouTube safety topics. Before I share my latest "Construction Tales Safety Topic" content, allow me to share some updates on my other projects. My established "$ugar Momma Baddie" themed clothing and accessory collection is available on both Spring and Shopify ecommerce platforms. Check out the two designs that you can choose from: 1) Feisty Lady Trio 2) Sugar Momma Bed. The "$ugar Momma Baddie" Shopify and Spring store links are down below in this Quora blog post. The links for the paperback, e-book, and now audio version for my first children's book that's entitled, "Not All Girls Play With Dolls" are also down below in this blog post. Both my first children's book and my #ConstructionTales book are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, and Audible. The audio versions of both of my books can be found in four Audible markets that include: France, Dutch, U.K., and the United States. Now that I've wrapped up my "Leslie's book and podcast ad", let's check out the written version of the latest Construction Tales Safety Topic that is known as video #15, Part C on my MP3 and MP4 formats: In my previous two videos, I introduced you to both the topic of hot work and rules on fuel powered portable heaters. In this video, allow me to introduce you to the rules that pertain to handling and using oxygen, acetylene, and other flammable gases when performing hot work on a typical construction jobsite. I am referencing Chapter 14 Fire Protection Systems that comes from the 2014 New York City Fire Code for this video. The handling of oxygen for hot work are being governed from FC 26 and 30, as applicable. The sections that give guidance for handling, storage, and use for liquid oxygen can be found under FC 1406.2.1.1 through FC 1406.2.1.9. Rules on managing flammable gases fall under FC 26, 35, and 38. The handling of these different types of flammable gases must be qualified by holding a current Certificate Of Fitness. Prior to doing any hot work, the appropriate permits must be filed and on hand onsite for review during periodic jobsite inspections as per FC105.6. Additionally, a sketch shall be submitted to the department for approval along with a permit for oxygen storage. The sketch should contain the following information: 1) number and size of containers 2) enclosure, manifold, and service piping construction 3) location of risers and outlets 4) location of all equipment that include vaporizers, valves, or safety relief devices. Signage must be posted near the oxygen storage area that uses the following language: “DANGER-LIQUID OXYGEN-NO SMOKING-NO OPEN FLAMES”. Additionally, legible operating instructions must be posted near the liquid oxygen manifold. One of the first things that you should know is that oxygen tanks are very dangerous and great care must be taken when transporting them. You are not allowed to store more than one tank, that is 6.2 cubic feet in size, of oxygen indoors. Any other oxygen containers must be stored outdoors. If you see more than one oxygen tank in your indoor work area, report this issue to the site safety manager immediately. The oxygen trailers must possess license plates through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Oxygen trailer containers shall be designed, constructed, and tested as per the rules that come from the United States Department of Transportation. The owner and operator of oxygen trailers must notify the department, in writing, at least 48 hours prior to the delivery of the oxygen containers to the construction site. The written data must include the following: 1) contractor’s name, address, and phone number 2) the location of the construction site 3) quantity and frequency of oxygen deliveries to the jobsite 4) expected duration of oxygen cylinders on the construction site. Of course, all the gas related equipment pertaining to hot work must undergo testing in order to be safe for workers and bystanders on the average jobsite. Vaporizers and manifolds must be pressure tested to 250 psig. The minimum bursting pressure must be rated at 1,000 psig. The safety relief shall relieve at or below 500 psig. Once they are assembled, they are then pressure tested to 500 psig while using a noncombustible material that is known as a testing medium. Any connection between the service piping and manifold cannot be more than five feet in length. The service hose tubing from the oxygen manifold must be made of: 1) copper 2) stainless steel 3) wrought iron or steel. The service piping must be labeled and secure. Once the equipment has been assembled and tested, it is required for the contractor to offer an affidavit that all parts are approved and tested and safe for use in the field. Once everything has been assembled and tested along with the space being free of hazards, it is time to get into the hot work. Once the hot work has ended, the oxygen and acetylene must be removed from the work space and placed into the designated storage areas. The exception to the rule is longer than two hours- such as work and lunch break. The storage area must be on an unoccupied area that sits within approved compressed gas storage containers and safely secured to prevent unauthorized entry. If outdoor storage is not available, acetylene storage can be permitted on the ground floor in an unoccupied building. The ground floor storage area cannot exceed 3,500 SCF. The outdoor storage locations can be multiple as long as the distance between the locations comply with FC Chapter 35 guidelines. When it is required for a site safety manager or site coordinator to be on the construction project, a fire safety manager must also be onsite for hot work operations. The site safety manager or site coordinator may also serve as a fire safety manager if they also possess the construction site fire safety manager certificate of fitness. For larger projects higher than 250 feet (+20 stories) and a footprint that is 200,000 square feet, the fire safety manager must be designated solely for that role. I will dive deeper into those credentials and how to acquire them in future videos. Well, my friend, this wraps up what I have for now on offering you rules and basic safety tips that pertain to handling oxygen tanks and acetylene on the average construction project. Accidents can happen on typical construction jobsites here in New York City. The objective is to learn some important safety tips and try to avoid any mishaps in the future. Stay tuned for future videos where I offer even more different types of safety tips. I know I must go back to writing blog topics, recording & editing audio, and lining up the MP3 with my MP4 content in order to create more videos. As soon as I have something brand-new to offer, I will be sure to share alot sooner. Here is the MP4 visual version of this safety topic on my Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/g62W7RynlSQ Now that I have wrapped up this latest blog topic, I'm now sharing the links to the podcast platforms and YouTube channel: The Verbally Disastrous Podcast & Construction Tales Safety Topic audio content links on Spotify, Spotify For Podcasters, and even MP4 YouTube links: The Verbally Disastrous Podcast On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52xBe1cGlvu3YCCicEOfCj The Verbally Disastrous Podcast On Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vd-leslie-m-jasper The Verbally Disastrous Podcast On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verbally-disastrous-podcast-leslie-m-jasper-melissa/id1560907872 The Verbally Disastrous Podcast on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81NGI3NjY5Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== The Verbally Disastrous Podcast on Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/the-verbally-disastrous-podcast-w-Wd9eeX The Verbally Disastrous Podcast on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/ememoels The Verbally Disastrous YouTube Channel On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE8tVs9kmwoS9turm4zzv-g I would greatly appreciate it you helped me out by subscribing to my Verbally Disastrous YouTube channel. 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