Recommendations for Inside, Outside & What Do the HSE Guidelines Say?
In commercial and industrial environments the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has specific requirements for storing gas cylinders. An accident, such as a fire, near propane and butane or other gas bottles can be extremely dangerous, so the HSE guidelines for gas cylinder storage are crucial to follow.
Handling gas cylinders safely is one thing, but several types of gas cylinder storage units will provide safe and functional storage. Gas bottles are most often stored in the following areas:
- Outdoors: Many gas cylinders are most safely stored outdoors, and there are additional safety requirements as a result. Security is critical for gas cylinders stored overnight in out-of-the-way facilities, where they are often a target for theft.
- Indoors: Indoor storage of gas cylinders might be for use in a commercial kitchen, an auto-repair shop or simply as part of a school science classroom. In any case, the internal storage has slightly different needs for the cylinders if they are to remain safe.
The following are some excellent storage ideas for indoor or outdoor storage, which will suit commercial and industrial environments where gas cylinder storage and use are essential. You can browse our gas storage products and buy online or contact us if you have any questions.
What Are the Best Gas Cylinder Storage & Handling Products?
A gas cylinder is a type of storage in itself, but there are many ways storage units for cylinders can promote better safety and easier work. The following are some top product choices from our impressive range, which will make it safe and convenient to store all sorts of gas cylinders:
Gas Cages
Ideal and indeed legally required for the external storage of gas cylinders, metal cages form a protective layer between the canisters and any unauthorised access. With bright warning signs, lockable doors and robust, weather-proof designs, cages can keep gas safe and secure outdoors.
By using a gas cage for your cylinder storage you can get the following fantastic benefits:
- Static and mobile models: For commercial and industrial settings, but also in some domestic environments, moving the cylinders around safely is important. With clever mobile gas cages, you can move them easily, or just bolt a standalone cage to a floor.
- Folding and collapsible cages: Everything from the construction trade to events can use gas, so a convenient and easy-to-set-up folding cage might be just the ticket. We have a top collapsible Armorgard TuffCage, which folds to just 180 millimetres high.
- Galvanised steel designs: Ultra-strong products like our galvanised steel gas cages will provide a heavy-duty outdoor storage solution for all types of gas cylinders. Perfect for LPG, butane and oxygen bottles, these cases meet and exceed all HSE conditions.
