The safety instructions are:
• Avoid open flames. Don’t smoke or be around others who are
smoking.
• Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from gas stoves, space heaters,
or any heat source.
• Keep the door to the room open so that air circulates and is not
stuffy.
• Store oxygen tanks upright in a secure, approved storage
device.
• If there is a hissing noise or if the tank is knocked over, turn
off the tank right away
• Be careful not to trip over the tubing of the oxygen tank.
• Don’t use lotions or creams that contain petroleum jelly as it is
flammable.
• Turn off oxygen when not in use.
• Post signs saying oxygen in use in all the rooms.
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