Working with gas cylinders can be dangerous, and there are a number of health and safety issues associated with their use. One of the biggest areas of risk is human factors. Human factors is a broad term covering the environmental, organisational and job factors, and the individual characteristics of people that influence behaviour at work [...]
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The global pandemic has left many passengers understandably worried about the risks of flying. At first glance, the idea of sitting close to strangers in an enclosed cabin for several hours feels like it would carry an increased risk of infection – but is that really the case? In this post, we take a look [...]
In the heavily regulated medical gases industry, every organisation has an obligation to take quality management seriously. Every organisation involved with the manufacture of medical gases must comply with the basic principles and practices of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP). GMP and GDP are part of the overall Quality Management System [...]
When using oxygen or any medical gases, it is imperative that patient equipment is connected to the correct medical gas cylinders. Failure to do so can lead to patients being given the wrong gas, or the right gas at the wrong pressure. Both can have fatal consequences. Traditionally, the valve outlets used for medical gas [...]
When handling medical gas cylinders – it’s important to follow the right safety guidelines. Whether it’s home oxygen cylinders or medical gases in a healthcare facility, there are some real risks associated with cylinder mishandling and misuse. As part of our work on Technical Sub Committee 7 – Medical Gases, for the British Compressed Gases [...]
Transporting gas cylinders can be a safety risk – especially when it comes to cylinders containing toxic, flammable and asphyxiant gases. In the event of a serious crash, cylinders can be damaged and start to leak – with potentially catastrophic consequences. This is why it’s essential for drivers transporting gas cylinders in vehicles to take [...]
In medical gas cylinders – ensuring the quality of the gas inside can be a matter of life or death. Contamination of the gases inside can lead to serious problems. In addition to causing corrosion inside the cylinder, contamination can render the gas inside useless, or in the worst cases, harmful. It’s vital that cylinder [...]
Whether it’s a medical emergency, or a fire – having the ability to quickly identify the contents of a medical gas cylinder is essential. Following a standardised colour coding system for medical gas cylinders is one of the easiest ways to achieve this – and there is a British Standard Colour Coding System (BS EN [...]
Thousands of people across the UK require medical oxygen treatment at home – and this number is rising every year. Respiratory conditions such as COPD are increasing, and with the coronavirus pandemic, the potential long-term impact of Covid-19 is underlying the importance of effectively managing respiratory conditions in the home with medical oxygen. Recently, AMS [...]