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Posting no smoking signs

Posted By Kristen Cifranic
August 27, 2014 Category: Equipment, Oxygen Safety, Oxygen

Typically, whenever you see a no smoking sign, there should be no smoking within 25 feet of the sign. The DME should post signs on all of the entrances to oxygen storage areas, and also above the oxygen where it is

Servomex 5200 vs. Handheld Analyzers

Posted By Kristen Cifranic
August 13, 2014 Category: Equipment, Oxygen

A Servomex is a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer used to test gas identity, strength and purity based on its accuracy. A handheld analyzer uses fuel cell sensors which are not as accurate.

My Employees Need Training

Posted By Kristen Cifranic
August 06, 2014 Category: Oxygen Safety, Training Education

Anyone who touches medical oxygen cylinders needs training. There are two types of training that are generally accepted: 1. In-house training on cGMP and on the job training given by qualified personnel 2. Training by an outside consultant