(1)The cylinder together with its valve and other fittings and the fittings and the identification colours under these rules shall always be maintained in good condition.(2)No oil or similar lubricant shall be used on any valves or other fittings of any cylinder.(3)Save as provided in rule 12 and clause B2(1)(b) of Schedule IV, no cylinder shall be subjected to any heat treatment or exposed to a high temperature or to the Sun or stored with any other flammable or explosive material.(4)Every cylinder containing compressed gas shall have its valve securely closed so as to prevent leakage. Valves fitted to the cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas and highly toxic gases like Boron Trifluoride, Carbon Monoxide, Fluorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Cyanogen Chloride, Chlorine Trifluoride, Hydrogen Cynide, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulphide, Methyl Bromide, Nitrogen Tetroxide, Chlorine, Ammonia or Sulphur dioxide shall be provided with security plug on the outlet to act as a secondary means of safeguard against leakage of gas.(5)If a leak in the valve cannot be rectified by tightening the gland nut or the spindle, the cylinder shall be removed to an open space where it is least dangerous to life and property and the filler shall be informed and in the case of LPG cylinder, the safety cap shall be fixed to arrest the leak and the cylinder shall be moved to an open space.(6)Proper neutralisation or scrubbing system shall be provided in the cylinder filling and storage area for toxic and corrosive gases.(7)Adequate emergency handling equipments or kits and protective equipments like hand gloves, gas masks, breathing apparatus, goggles, gum boots shall be provided in the toxic, corrosive and flammable gas storage shed.(8)An efficient alarm with operating switch in the premises shall be provided in toxic and corrosive gas storage area so that in the case of emergency, the alarm can be heard in the control room by operating the switch in the premises.
