Facilities must ensure that all personnel who apply, maintain, or handle medical gases and cylinders are trained on associated risks, including safety guidelines and usage requirements. Continuing education must be provided, and equipment servicing must be performed only by personnel trained in the maintenance and operation of that equipment. This standard is drawn from NFPA 99 and applies to the physical plant/safety operations of the facility.
View official sourceK926 Gas Equipment – Qualifications and Training of Personnel Personnel concerned with the application, maintenance and handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Facilities provide continuing education, including safety guidelines and usage requirements. Equipment is serviced only by personnel trained in the maintenance and operation of equipment. 11.5.2.1 (NFPA 99)