59MDWI41-203 governs the safe storage, security, transportation, identification, use, receipt, and maintenance of compressed and liquefied gas containers.
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The publication covers medical materiel duties, cylinder requests, cylinder user procedures, and safety rules. It requires inspections, delivery documentation, cylinder tags, purity checks, and procedures for handling and using gas cylinders.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned or attached to the 59th Medical Wing (MDW) except for the 359th Medical Group and the 959th Medical Group.
A representative from the Medical Materiel Flight must be present to validate receipt and pick up of all medical cylinders, liquid oxygen, or nitrogen deliveries from a contractor. (paragraph 2)
Ensure that two documents are received with the LOX delivery: a delivery slip and a Certificate of Purity. (paragraph 2)
A reading of 99% purity by volume or higher is required. (paragraph 2)
All cylinders with threaded necks will have protective safety caps installed when in storage or during transportation. (paragraph 2)
All using activities will obtain medical gas cylinders by completing the Medical Gas Order Form and e-mailing it to the 59 MLRS Logistics Customer Service mailbox address (usaf.jbsa.59-mdw.mbx.59-mlrs-customer-service@mail.mil) for delivery of required cylinders and pick-up of empty cylinders. (paragraph 3)