Checklist · Plant & Equipment Inspections
Gas Cylinder Storage & Handling Inspection Checklist
Inspection checklist for compressed and liquefied gas cylinders (LPG, oxygen, acetylene, argon, CO2 and other industrial gases) in use, in storage cages and on trolleys. Covers test dates, valves, regulators, restraint, segregation, ventilation and signage.
32 checklist items
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| INSPECTION DETAILS | ||
| Date of Inspection | ||
| Site / Workshop | ||
| Storage Area / Location Inspected | ||
| Gases Present (e.g. LPG, oxygen, acetylene, argon) | ||
| Inspector Name | ||
| CYLINDER CONDITION | ||
| Cylinders clearly labelled with contents; no reliance on colour alone | Pass | Fail |
| Cylinders within periodic test date (check stamping or test ring) | Pass | Fail |
| No dents, gouges, bulges, corrosion, fire damage or arc burns | Pass | Fail |
| Valve guards or caps fitted on cylinders not in use | Pass | Fail |
| Valves closed on empty and stored cylinders; empties marked and separated from full | Pass | Fail |
| Supplier-owned cylinders not repainted, relabelled or modified | Pass | Fail |
| REGULATORS, HOSES & FITTINGS | ||
| Regulators suited to the gas and pressure; gauges readable and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Flashback arrestors fitted at the regulator on oxy-fuel sets (and at the torch where required) | Pass | Fail |
| Hoses: no cracks, burns, kinks or perished sections; correct hose colour for gas | Pass | Fail |
| Hose connections clamped with proper crimped fittings (no wire or hose clamps) | Pass | Fail |
| Leak test done with approved leak-detection solution (never a flame) | Pass | Fail |
| No oil or grease on oxygen cylinders, valves or regulators | Pass | Fail |
| STORAGE & RESTRAINT | ||
| Cylinders stored upright and restrained by chain or strap to prevent falling | Pass | Fail |
| Acetylene and LPG cylinders always kept upright, including during use and transport | Pass | Fail |
| Storage area well ventilated, preferably outdoors; LPG not stored near drains, pits or below ground level | Pass | Fail |
| Oxidising gases (oxygen) segregated from flammable gases by the required distance or a barrier | Pass | Fail |
| Cylinders protected from heat sources, direct flame, vehicle impact and electrical circuits | Pass | Fail |
| Storage cage locked or secured against unauthorised access | Pass | Fail |
| Quantities kept to the minimum needed (check placarding / manifest thresholds with your regulator) | Pass | Fail |
| SIGNAGE & EMERGENCY | ||
| Hazard signage and "No Smoking / No Ignition Sources" signs displayed | Pass | Fail |
| Safety data sheets available for each gas | Pass | Fail |
| Suitable fire extinguisher nearby and within service date | Pass | Fail |
| HANDLING & TRANSPORT | ||
| Cylinder trolley used for moving large cylinders; no rolling, dragging or lifting by the valve | Pass | Fail |
| Cylinders transported upright, restrained and ventilated; not carried in enclosed vehicle cabins | Pass | Fail |
| RESULT & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found and action taken (damaged cylinders returned to supplier) | ||
| Area compliant | Yes | No |
| Inspector Signature | ||