Using Oxygen At Home Safely

21 Oxygen Safety Tips For Those Needing To Use Oxygen At Home.

1. Never smoke or allow others to smoke near the oxygen
2. Put signs on all doors of your home to alert visitors and emergency personnel that oxygen is in use
3. Never use oils, lubricants, or anything greasy on or around your oxygen equipment
4. Do not use anything flammable including cleaning fluids, gasoline, paint thinner, aerosol sprays, or alcohol containing sprays while you are wearing your oxygen
5. Avoid using appliances with control boxes, such as heating pads, while wearing oxygen
6. Keep oxygen 6 feet away from toys with electric motors, electric baseboards or space heaters, wood stoves or fireplaces, electric blankets, hair dryers, electric razors and electric toothbrushes.
7. Keep a working fire extinguisher within easy reach. Make sure everyone in the house knows how to use it.
8. If you move around the house with your oxygen, you may need more than one fire extinguisher
9. Keep the oxygen container away from open flames
10. Watch for signs of oxygen leaking from the container
11. Turn your oxygen container or concentrator off when you are not using your oxygen
12. Always use a grounded outlet for oxygen concentrators and never alter a plug or use an adapter
13. Do not plug in your oxygen concentrator if the cord looks damaged
14. Do not use an extension cord to plug in your oxygen concentrator
15. Unplug the concentrator before cleaning the unit or the filter
16. Make sure you have working smoke alarms
17. In a restaurant keep at least 6 feet away from any source of fire, such as a stove or fireplace
18. Keep oxygen away from your home stovetop and oven
19. Watch out for splattering grease
20. If you use an oxygen concentrator notify your electric company so you will be given priority if there is a power failure
21. If you use liquid oxygen make sure the vessel is kept upright to keep the oxygen from pouring out

Source: Sun City, Peoria, and Surprise Arizona Fire Departments