GASES

7. Gas Types. The gases, stored under pressure in cylinders, are oxygen, acetylene, ethyl ether and LPG. Oxygen and acetylene are used by the engineers for gas cutting and brazing. There are also four smaller cylinders of medical oxygen. LPG gas is used for cooking and is stored in 9kg cylinders. Ethyl ether is used as a diesel motor starter.

8. Storage Areas and Responsibilities. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders are stored in the Italian and 'red' storage containers on Cape Roberts and in the Italian tent at CR Camp. There are Oxy-acetylene sets at both the CR Camp and Drill Site. They may be temporarily left wherever they are being used. LPG cylinders are with the BBQ at CR Camp, in the Mess Hut at Cape Roberts and in NZ1 and NZ3 at the Drill Site. LPG cylinders have been temporarily removed from NZ9 and NZ10 while they are being used for accommodation. The small 'Quick Start' red ethyl ether cylinders are stored in the Italian tent at CR Camp. Jeremy Ridgen and Brian Howat are responsible for these cylinders.

9. The four cylinders of medical oxygen are with the medical equipment in the cubicle in the drying room. They are the responsibility of Colleen Clarke.

10. Hazard of Gases and Action To Take. The two main hazards of gases are FIRE/EXPLOSION and INHALATION (except oxygen). All the above gases are inflammable or will aid combustion and therefore it is important they are kept away from heat, naked flame or sparks. These gases should not be inhaled, especially in a confined space. Gas cylinders should be treated as for fire, ie. isolate, contain and remove other combustible materials and equipment from vicinity.