Compressed medical gases are gases and liquids in pressurized cylinders administered for different purposes. They can be used for anesthesia, patient respiration or powering surgical tools. Handling ...

Who should complete this course? Are you responsible for handling, using, or transporting compressed gas cylinders? If so, this training course is required. A copy of the completed training ...

Management of compressed gas cylinders is very dangerous because of the unusual characteristics some of them posses: storage under pressure, flammability, and many lack a distinguishable odor or color ...

In a May 23, 2008, Letter of Interpretation posted to OSHA's Web site Dec. 4, the agency answers questions about the standards that are applicable to handling, using, and storing compressed gas ...

Clinical personnel must become familiar with the properties and inherent hazards of the compressed gases used in patient care areas. Compressed gas cylinders contain varying pressures of inert, toxic, ...

This page contains basic guidelines and rules to help ensure the safe handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders. Mishandled cylinders may rupture violently, release their hazardous contents or ...

In a May 23, 2008, Letter of Interpretation posted to OSHA's Web site Dec. 4, the agency answers questions about the standards that are applicable to handling, using, and storing compressed gas ...