OSHA Oxygen Regulations

OSHA Oxygen Regulations

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updated: July 22, 2010

OSHA oxygen regulations create standards for oxygen storage. oxygen tanks image by Jeffrey Zalesny from Fotolia.com

Every year in the U.S., thousands of workers become sick, sustain injuries or even die due to work-related incidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration makes regulations to reduce work-related dangers, including oxygen regulations. Since oxygen can be a potentially hazardous material, the OSHA regulates its storage.

2. Combustible Materials

OSHA bulk oxygen system requirements tell employers to make sure oxygen systems sit at least 50 feet from solid highly combustible materials, including large amounts of paper or anything that burns quickly.

Congested Areas

Oxygen tanks in bulk oxygen systems must sit at least 25 feet away from congested work areas, like locker rooms and offices.

Piping, Tubing and Fittings

The OSHA holds employers responsible for making sure that oxygen tanks have proper piping, tubing and fittings so that they operate safely under the given temperatures and pressures.

Gas Mixtures

OSHA oxygen fuel gas for welding and cutting operation requirements forbid mixtures of oxygen and other flammable gasses, because the mixtures may become explosive.

Gas Cylinders

Cylinders for compressed gas should have labels, according to OSHA oxygen regulations. The labels should identify the gas content.

Cylinder Storage

Gas cylinders should have storage areas away from heat sources, according to OSHA regulations. Oxygen cylinder storage areas should be away from elevators, stairs and gangways and at least 20 feet from oils and other combustible materials. The cylinders should have protection from falling objects and moisture.

Atmospheric Concentrations

The OSHA defines any areas with regular concentrations of atmospheric oxygen lower than 19.5 percent or higher than 23.5 percent as hazardous. Employers should consider these spaces hazardous and categorize them as permit-required confined spaces. The spaces should have clear markings to alert workers that the atmospheric conditions of the spaces are not safe. Employers should either prevent workers from entering a permit-required space or ventilate the area and bring its oxygen concentration within safe levels before allowing employees into the space.

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