Assisted Living » Oxygen Tanks http://www.elderlycareservices.org/wordpress Consumer Reports on Assisted Living Facilities and Home Health Care services for the Elderly. Fri, 27 May 2011 20:23:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Oxygen Tanks and Safety http://www.elderlycareservices.org/wordpress/index.php/2007/05/31/oxygen-tanks-and-safety/ http://www.elderlycareservices.org/wordpress/index.php/2007/05/31/oxygen-tanks-and-safety/#comments Thu, 31 May 2007 06:58:25 +0000 admin http://www.elderlycareservices.org/wordpress/index.php/2007/05/31/oxygen-tanks-and-safety/   

Oxygen tanks need to be handled in a responsible manner. Oxygen is safe under a controlled environment. However if proper care is not taken destruction is at hand.

 

1. In the case of a fire, oxygen tanks can be extremely dangerous. Although oxygen itself does not cause a fire it can feed a fire very quickly.

 


  

2. Oxygen is usually contained in steel green tanks. These tanks should be stored in a rack or carrier to prevent them from being a trip hazard and to prevent them from falling. If an oxygen tank fell and the valve broke it can become like a 30 lb. missile causing harm to people, valuables, and even the building.

 

3. When storing the oxygen tank be sure the valve is turned off. Also if the tank has a regulator or flow meter make sure those are turned off as well when being stored.

 

4. Always store oxygen tanks in an upright position. Never store oxygen tanks lying down.

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