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tilippim <br /> Hazardous Materials Training for Compressed Oxygen <br /> Last Date Created/Modified:August 25, 2021 <br /> Hazard Identification <br /> Compressed oxygen is a high-pressure, oxidizing gas. <br /> Potential Health Effects <br /> Inhalation <br /> Breathing 80 percent or more oxygen for more than a few hours may cause nasal stuffiness, cough, sore <br /> throat, chest pain, and breathing difficulty. Breathing pure oxygen may cause lung damage, dizziness, <br /> poor coordination, tingling sensations, muscular twitching, unconsciousness, convulsions and reduced <br /> peripheral vision. <br /> Hazards of Materials <br /> Compressed oxygen is an oxidizing agent and vigorously accelerates combustion. Contact with <br /> flammable materials may cause fire or an explosion. <br /> Emergency Response <br /> In the event of fire, evacuate all personnel from the danger area. Move oxygen cylinders away from the <br /> fire if without risk. <br /> Accidental Release Measures <br /> Steps to Be Taken if Material is Released/Spilled <br /> Shut off flow if without risk. Ventilate area or move cylinder to a well-ventilated area. Remove all <br /> flammable materials from the vicinity. <br /> Methods for Safe Handling <br /> Use a suitable hand truck to move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide or drop. Never attempt to lift a <br /> cylinder by its cap;the cap is intended to protect the valve. Never insert an object into the cap <br /> openings; doing so may damage the valve and cause a leak. Never apply flame or localized heat directly <br /> to any part of the cylinder. <br /> Store and use with adequate ventilation, away from oil,grease and other hydrocarbons. Separate <br /> oxygen cylinders from flammables by at least 20 feet. Firmly secure cylinders upright to keep them from <br /> falling or being knocked over. <br /> Use a local exhaust system, in welding,to keep hazardous fumes and gases below the applicable <br /> exposure limits. <br /> pg. 1 <br />