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External visual requalifiers of DOT-approved cylinders are required to undergo function-specific training as specified in 49 CFR § 172.704. This brochure summarizes function specific training required for cylinder requalifiers.
PHMSA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provide clarity on the differing agency labeling requirements to communicate the dangers of hazardous materials in "transportation" (DOT), and in the "workplace" (OSHA).
PHMSA 20-17Friday, December 29, 2017
News Digest
PHMSA Promotes New Safety YouTube Video and Poster Cautioning Against Refilling DOT 39 Cylinders. With safety as its primary mission, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration...
With safety as its primary mission, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) produced, and today rolled out, a YouTube video and poster that cautions the public to never refill DOT 39 cylinders, such as the 1lb. cylinders used...
PHMSA cautions the public to never refill DOT 39 cylinders, such as the 1lb. cylinders used for camping. While many types of propane cylinders are designed to be refilled, a DOT 39 cylinder of any size is strictly non-refillable.