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A fuel-gas cylinder's valve leaks, and closing the valve will not stop it. Where should it go?

Outdoors, away from ignition sources, and slowly emptied.

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  1. Outdoors away from ignition sources ✔
  2. Back into the shop's storage room
  3. Into a closet to contain the gas

Why: Leaking fuel gas indoors can build up and ignite. OSHA says such cylinders shall be taken outdoors, away from ignition sources, and slowly emptied.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA says cylinders with leaking fuse plugs or safety devices should be plainly tagged and the supplier promptly notified.

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Answer: Outdoors away from ignition sources. Leaking fuel gas indoors can build up and ignite. OSHA says such cylinders shall be taken outdoors, away from ignition sources, and slowly emptied.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.253 Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.253
    the cylinders shall be taken outdoors away from sources of ignition and slowly emptied
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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