Is good housekeeping important?
Maintain good housekeeping at all times in the workplace. • Do not contaminate cryogenic liquids or their containers. • Never allow combustible organic materials near liquid oxygen. • Prevent mixing of flammable and oxidizing cryogens. • Never allow any absorbent materials to be exposed to flammable or oxidizing cryogens. • When venting storage containers, proper consideration must be given to all the properties of the gas being vented. Venting should be to the outdoors with appropriate environmental considerations. This prevents the accumulation of flammable, toxic, oxidizing or inert gases in the work area. Is personal cleanliness important? Personal cleanliness helps protect people working with hazardous materials. (This is particularly important with liquid oxygen). • Remove contaminated clothing since it may be a severe fire or health hazard. • Do not wear or carry items contaminated with oxidizing or flammable cryogens into areas with ignition sources or where smoking is allowed.
