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Caution and Warning Signs

Caution Signs are required to be posted at the entrance to a space where hazardous materials are stored or used. Warning Signs alert personnel and visitors to health and safety hazards beyond those identified in the Caution Sign.

Compressed Gases and Cryogens

group of 16 gas cylinders of various sizes and colors

Compressed and liquefied gases are routinely used in laboratories, shops and various other operations at the University. Compressed gas is a generic term used for describing compressed gases, liquefied compressed gases, refrigerated liquefied gases (cryogenic fluids) and dissolved gases.