🧨 Are Your Gas Cylinders Stored the Right Way? Most Facilities Get This Wrong

One bad rack-up can end in a catastrophic blow-up.

🧯 Introduction

Gas cylinders may look harmless, just standing quietly in a corner. But behind that calm appearance is a pressurised hazard, ready to turn into a missile if handled incorrectly.

Unfortunately, most workplaces unknowingly store gas cylinders dangerously, often without realising it until it’s too late.

🚫 The Most Common Mistakes We See:

• Cylinders left unsecured or standing freely
  

• Combustible and oxidising gases stored side-by-side
  

• Using plastic ties or rope to secure them (major no-no!)
  

• No signage or hazard labelling
  

• Stored indoors without ventilation
  

• Storing used, empty, or full cylinders without segregation

   

  

   

Any of these issues can lead to:

• Gas leaks
  

• Fires or explosions
  

• Penalties from safety audits
  

• Injuries or fatalities
  

⚠ Real Incident That Could've Been Prevented:

A workshop in Johor Bahru was storing acetylene and oxygen cylinders together. One cylinder tipped over, knocking the valve and causing a leak. Luckily, it was caught in time, but the facility still faced:

• Immediate shutdown by the authority
  

• A fine of SGD 8,000
  

• Mandatory retraining and inspection costs
  

✅ Spilldoc’s Gas Cylinder Safety Solutions

At Spilldoc, we offer purpose-built Gas Cylinder Storage Cabinets and Outdoor Cages that follow international safety standards.

🔐 Features include:

• Solid or mesh designs for ventilation
  

• Lockable doors for security
  

• Fully welded steel construction
  

• Proper signage for flammable, toxic, or inert gases
  

• Optional bunding for leak containment
  

Whether you're storing oxygen, propane, acetylene, nitrogen, or CO₂, we've got the right cage or cabinet for you.

🧠 Quick Safety Checklist

• Are all your cylinders securely chained or strapped?
  

• Are you storing them by compatibility (flammable vs oxidisers)?
  

• Do you have fire-resistant, ventilated storage?
  

• Are empty and full cylinders separated?
  

If you’re unsure, don’t wait for a near miss.

💡 Final Word:

Gas cylinder accidents are entirely preventable—but only if you store them right.

Don’t assume.
Inspect. Upgrade. Secure.
 With Spilldoc’s Gas Cylinder Storage Systems, your team stays safe, and your site stays compliant.