Accessibility statement

Transportation of vessels within the Department

  • Both pressurised vessels and non-pressurised Dewars are used in the Department; a full 180 litre pressurised vessel can weigh in excess of 300 kg and manual handling injuries can be sustained.

    If vessels are manoeuvred between locations the following must be considered:
    • need for rest stops
    • movement through populated work areas and doors
    • possible obstructions and clutter
    • lifts
    • floor surfaces (are they sound and even?)
    • kerbs
    • stairs (hazardous due to potential for slips and trips which could result in spillages from small hand held Dewars)
    • whether the destination for the gas is ready to accept it
  • Two persons should be used to move large pressurised cylinders, particularly if there is a requirement to move between differing levels using a lift.
  • Only equipment designed for purpose should be used. The 180 litre pressurised container is mounted on wheels and the 160 litre pressurised container has a purpose designed trolley. A two wheeled handling trolley is available for transporting the 25 litre un-pressurised storage containers and must be used for transporting these containers.