What are basic oxygen safety tips?

No Open Flame

No Electrical Adapters

No Smoking

Always remember:

• Always keep oxygen away from open flames (e.g. candles, fireplaces, gas stoves)

• Do not smoke in a room where oxygen is being used

• Do not allow anyone else to smoke in a room where oxygen is being used

• Never use any oil or grease on the oxygen regulator or the oxygen cylinders

• Keep your hands, nose and clothes free of oil and grease

• Do not use petroleum-based skin products around your nose and mouth (e.g. Vicks®, Vaseline®)

• Never use extension cords or electrical adaptors with your oxygen concentrator; plug it directly into a wall outlet

• Never plug another major appliance into the same electrical outlet as your oxygen concentrator