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Gas Equipment – Precautions for Handling Oxygen Cylinders and

Jurisdiction: CM Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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This regulation requires that oxygen cylinders, containers, and associated equipment be protected from oil, grease, contamination, and physical damage, and handled in accordance with CGA G-4 and NFPA 99 section 11.6.2 standards. It applies to facilities that store or use medical oxygen and governs safe handling and storage practices for compressed gas equipment.

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K929 Gas Equipment – Precautions for Handling Oxygen Cylinders and 
Manifolds 
Handling of oxygen cylinders and manifolds is based on CGA G-4, Oxygen. 
Oxygen cylinders, containers, and associated equipment are protected from 
contact with oil and grease, from contamination, protected from damage, 
and handled with care in accordance with precautions provided under 
11.6.2.1 through 11.6.2.4 (NFPA 99). 
11.6.2 (NFPA 99)