Are cylinders safe to handle and use?

Dispense gas cylinders are heavy and must be handled and stored carefully in accordance with the Manual Handling Regulations 1992 and other health and safety guidelines.

Visit the following page for guidance on safely handling and storing gas cylinders.

Gas cylinders are filled with gas at high pressures and must be managed in line with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations.

All cylinders have a safety mechanism called a 'bursting disc'. It is a quick pressure release system that ruptures if the pressure in the cylinder rises above a certain limit.