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American Cylinder and Safety, LLC
American Cylinder and Safety, LLC
The Industry Leader in Compressed Gas HAZMAT Training
Two New Training Classes Added
We have added two more virtual training classes to our course list. If you are a hydrotester, we now have a familiarization class for...
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Sep 28, 20211 min read
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Reinstatement of PHMSA Cylinder Relief for COVID-19
On September 13, 2021, PHMSA reinstated an extension for the requalification of cylinders containing Division 2.2 (non-flammable,...
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Sep 25, 20211 min read
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Hazmat Civil Penalties are Raised for the Second Time in 2021
Federal law concerning compliance orders and civil penalties are subject to change. The US Department of Transportation has increased...
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May 18, 20211 min read
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Worthington announces price hike for steel and aluminium cylinders
Worthington Industries has announced a price increase on some of its steel and aluminium cylinders, effective on all new orders shipped...
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May 17, 20211 min read
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Norris Cylinder announces price increase
Norris Cylinder has said it will implement a price increase on all products for new orders shipping on or after 1st February (2021), or...
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Jan 27, 20211 min read
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Worthington announces price increase on aluminum and steel cylinders
Worthington Industries has announced a price increase for its steel and aluminium cylinders, effective on all new orders shipping on or...
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Jan 25, 20211 min read
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The New Year Brings New OSHA Penalties
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated their fines for the new year. The maximum penalty amounts, with the...
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Jan 22, 20211 min read
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End of Temporary Enforcement Discretion By PHMSA Regarding Recurrent Hazmat Training
On March 25, 2020, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) issued a notice of enforcement action regarding obtaining...
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Oct 20, 20202 min read
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With the New Fiscal Year Comes New CFR Editions
Today is the first day of October. This means different things to different people. For some it means fall is here, the leaves change,...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
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DOT and TC Reciprocity Agreement
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has reached a reciprocity agreement with Transport Canada (TC) which allows all DOT-3AL...
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Sep 29, 20201 min read
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2020 Emergency Response Guidebook is released
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released the 2020 edition of...
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Sep 24, 20201 min read
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PHMSA Extension of Enforcement of Cylinders Exceeding Re-qualification Period
PHMSA has extended the Exemption of Enforcement of Division 2.2 cylinders that are out of Requalification through October 31st, 2020. ...
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Jul 14, 20201 min read
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DOT Emergency Exemption of Re-qualification for Certain Cylinders
NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION REGARDING CYLINDERS THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR PERIODIC REQUALIFICATION TEST DATE The U.S. Department of...
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Apr 19, 20202 min read
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DOT Announcement on HAZMAT Training Requirements
NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY REGARDING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials...
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Apr 19, 20202 min read
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The Cost of a Violation
Don’t think that penalties imposed by PHMSA for violations are anything to worry about? Think again! If you willfully violate 49 CFR, it...
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Nov 26, 20191 min read
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Important Update For Linde Gas Customers
Important update for customers of Linde Gas. Linde and its affiliates, including Praxair, Inc., will increase the prices of product and...
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Nov 25, 20191 min read
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Safety Advisory: Fraudulent Low Pressure Cylinders
PHMSA is issuing this safety advisory notice to inform the public, industrial gas stakeholders, and relevant government officials of the...
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Nov 8, 20191 min read
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Sign Up Special
Email us to sign up for our mailing list and we will send you a free copy of our Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage and Safety Booklet. Get...
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Jul 28, 20191 min read
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Special Permit 16320 has Expired
One of the more recent controversies in the compressed gas market is the use of MAE testing to extend the service life of Carbon Fiber...
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Apr 30, 20191 min read
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The purpose of refresher training
I am always amazed when asked the question; “Why do I need refresher training, when I have been doing this job every day?” Many people...
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Nov 29, 20183 min read
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