Fundamentals
THIS WAS THE OUTCOME OF CHECKING ON A SEALED, CRYOGEN-COOLED NMR TUBE WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION FOR NOBEL LAUREATE, KARL SHARPLESS.
WHAT IS LOSS OF HIS VISION IN ONE EYE?
THIS IS THE TEMPERATURE WATER SHOULD BE TO TREAT A SMALL CRYOGENIC BURN
WHAT IS LUKEWARM OR 105°F (41°C)?
IN 2006, A LIQUID NITROGEN TANK EXPLODED AT A UNIVERSITY BECAUSE THIS CRUCIAL SAFETY DEVICE WAS REMOVED
WHAT IS A PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE?
THIS IS THE FIRST STEP WHEN PREPARING TO REPLACE AN EMPTY GAS CYLINDER
WHAT IS "CLOSE THE TANK VALVE"?
THIS TYPE OF LABELING SHOULD NEVER BE RELIED ON TO IDENTIFY GAS CYLINDERS, AS IT IS NOT STANDARDIZED ACROSS VENDORS
WHAT IS COLOR-CODING?
WHEN SOMEONE HAS CLOTHING FROZEN TO THEIR SKIN FROM A CRYOGEN SPILL, THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO
WHAT IS "REMOVE THE CLOTHING"?
THESE FITTINGS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO WORK ONLY WITH COMPATIBLE GASES AND SHOULD NEVER BE FORCED
WHAT ARE CGA FITTINGS?
WHAT IS "READ THE LABEL"?
THIS IS THE HAZARD CREATED WHEN UNREACTIVE GASES CAN ARE RELEASED IN A CONFINED SPACE
WHAT IS ASPHYXIATION?
THIS IS HOW LONG YOU SHOULD FLUSH YOUR EYES AFTER EXPOSURE TO CRYOGENIC LIQUID
WHAT IS "AT LEAST FIFTEEN MINUTES"?
USING TOOLS NOT DESIGNED FOR GAS VALVES CAN RESULT IN THIS DANGEROUS OUTCOME
WHAT IS AN UNCONTROLLED LEAK?
THIS ESSENTIAL ITEM MUST BE ADDED IN ATTACHING A REGULATOR TO ENSURE A PROPER SEAL
WHAT IS A WASHER?
THIS IS THE IMMEDIATE ACTION YOU SHOULD TAKE IF A GAS CYLINDER IS LEAKING
WHAT IS "PULL THE FIRE ALARM AND EVACUATE"?
THIS DEVICE MUST BE USED TO ENSURE THE AIR IS SAFE TO BREATHE BEFORE GOING TO CHECK ON AN UNCONSCIOUS CRYOGEN-EXPOSED VICTIM
WHAT IS AN OXYGEN MONITOR?
THESE COMMON MATERIALS MUST NEVER COME INTO CONTACT WITH OXYGEN TANK COMPONENTS DUE TO FIRE RISK
WHAT ARE OIL, GREASE, SOLVENTS, AND TAPE?
THIS SIMPLE TEST CHECKS FOR LEAKS AFTER INSTALLING A NEW TANK
WHAT IS THE BUBBLE TEST USING SOAP SOLUTION (SNOOP)?
THIS IS THE ATTIRE AND PPE REQUIRED WHEN HANDLING CRYOGENS.
WHAT ARE LONG PANTS THAT GO OVER BOOT CUFFS, LONG SLEEVES, CRYOGEN GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES, & FACE SHIELD?
These two types of gloves should not be worn when handling cryogens.
THIS METHOD IS USED TO TEST THE INTEGRITY OF NEWLY MANUFACTURED GAS CYLINDERS.
WHAT IS HIGH PRESSURE WATER?
THIS UNDESIRABLE OUTCOME CAN BE AVOIDED BY USING THE PROPER TOOL TO REMOVE STUCK TANK CAPS AND TANK VALVES.
WHAT IS A BUILDING EVACUATION?