Diving Cylinders

Diving cylinders can cause accidents that lead to very serious injuries, if they are damaged they can rapidly release compressed gas, lead to debris launch or flying debris, etc. The main causes include inappropriate training skills, poor installation and maintenance.

Diving cylinders must be initially inspected and tested in accordance with approved standard, designed and marked with the specifications of manufacture to withstand and to prevent danger.

In addition, they must be periodically examined at appropriate intervals to ensure safety.

Image: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cole C. Pielop, from Flickr