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Safety and Health Topics Compressed Gas and Equipment Hazards associated with compressed gases include oxygen displacement, fires, explosions, and toxic gas exposures, as well as the physical hazards associated with high pressure systems. Special storage, use, and handling precautions are necessary in order to control these hazards. The following questions link to information relevant to compressed gas and equipment in the workplace. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Directives | Standard Interpretations What is compressed gas and how are its hazards recognized?   How are the hazards of compressed gas evaluated and controlled?   What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Other Resources  Safety and  Health Topics     Compressed Gas and Equipment   OSHA Standards   Hazard Recognition   Hazard Evaluation and Control   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 02/13/2007

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