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Oxygen and fuel gas cylinders will be stored inside a building during a refit.

What does HSE say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Store them in an escape route, near the exit
  2. B. Extra fire precautions are needed for them
  3. C. Store them anywhere, as cylinders are sealed
  4. D. Store them next to the site heater to keep warm
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Never block escape routes.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says extra precautions are needed for flammable liquids, gases and oxygen cylinders, especially when stored inside.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Indoor storage needs extra precautions.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Heat makes cylinders more dangerous.

Explanation

Oxygen and flammable gas cylinders need extra precautions, especially when stored inside.

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