Respond to a liquid-nitrogen Dewar incident
Reinforce CGA P-12 cryogen order. An oxygen-deficient room is not entered without an O2 meter, frostbite is not rubbed or heated with hot water, and a venting vessel is not sealed.
- Evacuate if the room may be oxygen-deficient.
- Do not enter without an O2 meter.
- Ventilate from outside if it is safe.
- If skin is frozen, warm with body heat or the taught dry method.
- Do not rub the frostbitten skin.
- Do not use hot water on frostbite.
- Seek medical care for any cryogen burn.
- Only then upright or isolate the Dewar with PPE if the atmosphere is safe.
- Do not ride an elevator with a pressurized Dewar.
- Do not seal a venting vessel.