General Safety Principles

Question 1

How many degrees of severity?

Answer 1

There are 3 degrees of severity.

Question 2

Nitrogen Characteristics

Answer 2

• Inert gas
• Lighter than air
• Non explosive
• Displaces Oxygen causing asphyxiation
• Non poisonous, but will not support life
• Follow dame handling procedures as with oxygen

Question 3

Oxygen Characteristics

Answer 3

• Non flammable
• Required in the combustion process
• Contamination with hydrocarbons may cause an explosion
• Oxygen accelerates combustion in flammable materials
• May cause materials not normally considered combustible to ignite
• Use only approved lubricants

Question 4

Preventive Clothing

Answer 4

• Goggles
• Face Shield
• Gauntlet Type Leather Gloves
• Rubber Apron
• White Oxygen Handling Coveralls
• Safety Shoes
• Chemical Safety Rubber Gloves