OAR 437-002-2101: Compressed Gases (General Requirements)

(1) Inspection of compressed gas cylinders. Each employer must conduct a visual inspection of compressed gas cylinders under their control to determine they are in a safe condition. Visual and other inspections must be conducted as prescribed in the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation (49 CFR Parts 171-179 and 14 CFR Part 103). Where those regulations are not applicable, visual and other inspections must be conducted in accordance with Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Pamphlet C-6 2013, 11th Edition, Standard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders and CGA Pamphlet C-8 2005, Reaffirmed 2010, 7th Edition, Standard for Requalification of DOT-3HT, CTC-3HT, and TC-3HTM Seamless Steel Cylinders. (2) Compressed gases. The handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks must be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1 2008, 11th Edition, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers. (3) Safety relief devices for compressed gas containers. Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks must have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with Compressed Gas Association CGA S-1.1 2011 14th edition and, CGA S-1.2 2009 9th edition.