Hazard Evaluation and Control

The following reference provides information regarding the evaluation and control of hazards associated with compressed gas and equipment.

• Safe Servicing of Household Appliances with Flammable Refrigerants: Recommended Practices. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), (September 2017). Discusses new refrigerant replacements now being used in household appliances, which are flammable.
• Compressed Gases Self Inspection Checklist. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-101, (October 2003). Applies to the more common precautions of handling, storage, and use of compressed gases in cylinders or portable tanks in school environments.