1. They are not to be dragged or dropped

2. They should be stored in dry and well ventilated places

3. Chins and slings should not be used for lifting cylinders.

4. the caps of the cylinders should not be removed when they are not the use.

5. Cylinders should not be stored near hot sources

6. Acetylene cylinders should not be stored horizontally

7. Empty cylinders and fully cylinders should be stored separately

8. Leakage cylinders removed to open space and release the gas without getting ignited.