Section 0(22) in The Mumbai Port Trust (Transport, Handling and Storage of Dangerous Goods) Regulations, 2007
22.0Precautions for Handling of Cylinders.- Cylinders shall be adequately supported during handling.- Trolleys and cradles of adequate strength shall as for as possible, be used when moving the cylinders.- Cylinders shall be handled carefully and not be allowed to fall upon one another or otherwise subjected to any undue shock.- Sliding, dropping or playing with cylinders is prohibited.- Liquified petroleum gas cylinders and cylinders liquifiable gases shall always be kept in an upright position and shall be so placed that they cannot be knocked over.- Cylinders used in horizontal position shall be adequately secured so that they do roll.- Open flames, lights, lighting of fires, welding and smoking shall be prohibited in close proximity of any cylinder containing flammable gases except those only in use for welding, cutting or heating.
