Here are several suggestions: Post “Oxygen in Use” and “No Smoking” signs throughout your house. Check that working smoke detectors are present throughout your home. Notify your local Fire Department that home oxygen is in use. Do not have open flames in your home. Keep the oxygen tanks secured in an upright position in a well ventilated area at all times
Please read and follow the instructions with your concentrator. Most will tell you to keep all parts of an oxygen concentrator- including tubing- at least 10 ft away from any heat source, including gas heaters. Oxygen does not burn- but it can make things that DO burn, burn VERY quickly. See the link below for safety precautions from one maker of oxygen concentrators- If you have more questions, please contact me through my message board, and I will try to get you a good answer. Thank you to the both of you. I have had the "service" guy tell me its fine but the instrutions say otherwise. I'm sooo conflicted. Thanks again for the input from you two. I never thought I would get a response so quick. HUGS to you two.
No, it is not safe to have Vaseline (or any petroleum-based products) around oxygen as they are flammable and can increase the risk of fire. It is important to follow safety precautions and keep petroleum-based products away from oxygen equipment.
Liquid oxygen is not flammable, but it can support combustion. When handling liquid oxygen, safety precautions should include wearing appropriate protective gear, ensuring proper ventilation to prevent oxygen enrichment, and avoiding contact with flammable materials to prevent fire hazards.
Typically a person using Oxygen will use it with a mask or with a cannula. A typical Concentrator will produce between .5 LPM (liters per minute) and 10 LPM. Your body should be OK if you had the Cannula or mask on you because the Boy only pulls Oxygen out of the air. Other elements (Nitrogen, co2, Xenon, Krypton, etc.) are not used by the body and are exhaled. If you breathed in Pure Oxygen you would exhale some Pure Oxygen and co2. My source: http://vitalitymedical.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/5-oxygen-concentrator-tips/ burtcandoit@gmail.com
An oxygen concentrator is a device that is used for the purpose of providing a patient with oxygen therapy. They are a less costly and safer alternative used in place of compressed oxygen tanks. In industrial processes, an oxygen concentrator may also be used to provide a source of oxygen that is more economical. Even the most basic oxygen concentrator is able to deliver a continuous flow of oxygen at a rate of up to five liters per minute. Oxygen level concentrations range from anywhere between 50 and 90 percent. In recent years, patients who need a higher flow of oxygen have been able to obtain concentrators that can provide as much as 10 liters of oxygen per minute in sizes that are not much bigger than the smaller 5 liter per minute concentrators. The need for a portable oxygen concentrator has influenced manufacturers to produce even smaller and lighter weight models. These models have adapters that allow user to plug them into vehicle DC outlets for use while traveling. Some also have battery capabilities for use when the oxygen concentrator needs to be utilized during air travel or in areas where standard power outlets are unavailable. Oxygen concentrator safety is one of the advantages of using them in place of oxygen cylinders. These can potentially rupture or leak creating a serious risk of combustion. For this reason, oxygen concentrators are commonly used during a disaster or in military situations since they do not pose the same dangers as oxygen cylinders. Patients now have the freedom to use a prescription oxygen concentrator in the home environment. Some patients that have greatly benefited from prescription home use include those with conditions such as emphysema and sleep apnea. The oxygen concentrator, when used in industrial situations, is sometimes referred to as an oxygen generator. This is to differentiate it from concentrators used for medical purposes. If medical and non- medical use concentrators where both referred to by the same name, they might easily be confused.
An oxygen concentrator takes oxygen from the air we all breathe and concentrates it. Unlike a tank of concentrated oxygen it has little risk of causing an explosion or a fire. In fact oxygen concentrators are the preferred system for rescue personell because there is far less danger to the operator.
The most important thing is DON'T SMOKE! This can kill you. Also notify the fire department you use oxygen. If you use an electrical concentrator, also notify the power company.
No smoking or equipment that could provide a spark for ignition.
Please read and follow the instructions with your concentrator. Most will tell you to keep all parts of an oxygen concentrator- including tubing- at least 10 ft away from any heat source, including gas heaters. Oxygen does not burn- but it can make things that DO burn, burn VERY quickly. See the link below for safety precautions from one maker of oxygen concentrators- If you have more questions, please contact me through my message board, and I will try to get you a good answer. Thank you to the both of you. I have had the "service" guy tell me its fine but the instrutions say otherwise. I'm sooo conflicted. Thanks again for the input from you two. I never thought I would get a response so quick. HUGS to you two.
No, it is not safe to have Vaseline (or any petroleum-based products) around oxygen as they are flammable and can increase the risk of fire. It is important to follow safety precautions and keep petroleum-based products away from oxygen equipment.
Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when carrying out fault diagnosis of the specific piece of equipment
Safety should be taken if the equipment is loose and you need to make sure it is very durable to reuse.
oxygen tank
welding mask
Liquid oxygen is not flammable, but it can support combustion. When handling liquid oxygen, safety precautions should include wearing appropriate protective gear, ensuring proper ventilation to prevent oxygen enrichment, and avoiding contact with flammable materials to prevent fire hazards.
safety precautions for a scriber
Typically a person using Oxygen will use it with a mask or with a cannula. A typical Concentrator will produce between .5 LPM (liters per minute) and 10 LPM. Your body should be OK if you had the Cannula or mask on you because the Boy only pulls Oxygen out of the air. Other elements (Nitrogen, co2, Xenon, Krypton, etc.) are not used by the body and are exhaled. If you breathed in Pure Oxygen you would exhale some Pure Oxygen and co2. My source: http://vitalitymedical.wordpress.com/2008/08/04/5-oxygen-concentrator-tips/ burtcandoit@gmail.com