safety alert: gas cylinder straps some airgas straps tear like paper. refer to the photos in the...
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Safety alert: Gas Cylinder Straps
• Some Airgas straps tear like paper. Refer to the photos in the following slides.
• EHS Reps or designee--Please inspect cylinder straps in your lab ASAP.
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How to determine if a strap is safe
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Pull the strap if the tension spring slips, replace the strap
if the strap stays taut, strap is OK.
• Bend the strap, look at the edges, and run your hand along the entire strap
• Inspect the tension spring for corrosion and loss of tension
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New Airgas Strap
– In-service date tag– Improved buckle• tension • galvanized steel • Stainless steel spring
Part # Y99FRCYLSTRAP
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Need John to check a strap?
John Jordan, Airgas on-site rep• 617.253.4761 (O)• 781.258.0492 (M)Send photo of strap, bldg-room # & contact person’s info [email protected]
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Y99FRCYLSTRAP-New strap
NOTE: When ordering online, please do not include the dash in the part number.