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Compendium

Gas Safety: A Compendium for Modern Labs

See how to reduce risk and improve safety across lab gas systems—from cylinders to generators

Written byParker Balston

Gas delivery in the lab isn’t standardized. Each setup brings different risks, especially where cylinders and compressors overlap. This compendium gathers Parker’s most trusted safety resources to help labs navigate that complexity. It includes step-by-step guidance on rejecting unsafe cylinders, securing tanks, and identifying system weak points that pressure gauges alone won’t catch.

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Generators offer labs more control. They reduce manual handling, limit stored gas, and support safer workflows. The featured materials shows how design impacts day-to-day risk—from sound levels to pressure swings—and what to check when selecting a generator.

Explore this resource compendium to:

  • Clarify DOT, OSHA, and NFPA rules and support internal safety checks
  • Compare generator and cylinder designs for risk, sensing, and reliability
  • Learn how compressor noise can trigger compliance violations
  • Discover Parker models built to support GC, LC-MS, FTIR, and TOC systems

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