| Title |
Take Care with Oxygen |
| SubTitle |
Fire and explosion hazards in the use and misuse of oxygen. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
HSE |
| Series Number |
8 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1999 |
| Length |
14 pages |
| Stock Code |
HSE8REV2 |
| ISBN |
0717624749 |
| Edition |
2nd rev.ed |
| Quantity Per Pack |
10 |
| Notes |
leaflet 10 copies per pack. (HSE8)(HSE 8)(HSE 8 REV2)(HSE8 REV2) supersedes earlier editions entitled 'Oxygen' |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance on the use of oxygen, a colourless, normally odourless and non-flammable gas which is essential for life. The guidance applies equally to industrial and medical oxygen supplies and mixtures of oxygen with other gases. Contents: Risk Assessment; Hazards from oxygen; Beware of oxygen enrichment; Never use materials incompatible with oxygen; Never use oxygen in equipment not designed for it; Take care with oxygen cylinders and equipment; Summary of advice |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Dangerous substances; ventilation; confined spaces; pressure regulators |