SE5 - Oxygen Equipment
| Issue Date | Effective Date | Version |
|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2017 | 01/01/2018 | 5.0 |
Purpose
To establish the appropriate requirements for oxygen equipment, when provided, for resuscitation and therapy purposes at aquatic facilities.
Description
All aquatic facilities should provide oxygen equipment for use by trained personnel in minor and major emergencies.
Australian Standards
Only equipment that conforms to the current Australian Standard AS 2488-1995 should be provided.
Cylinders
At least one spare, full ‘C’ sized oxygen cylinder should be stored in an easily accessible location at all times, ready to be used if required.
Spare oxygen cylinders should be stored securely in a manner that prevents them from falling over.
Spare oxygen cylinders should be stored in a clean, dry, ventilated location free from dust, oil, grease, heat and sand.
Oxygen cylinders should be stored only as long as the cylinder supplier is prepared to guarantee the quality of the oxygen contained within. Upon reaching this time limit, cylinders should be rotated back to the supplier for re-gassing.
Pre Operational Checks
Oxygen equipment including cylinders, tubing and masks should be inspected and checked for correct operation and adequacy of oxygen delivery prior to or at an Aquatic Facility opening each day.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Checking all equipment has been cleaned and is fully operational;
- Checking the oxygen cylinder is over ½ full;
- Ensuring at least 1 full backup cylinder is available.
Contents
An oxygen resuscitation kit should contain the following items as a minimum:
| ITEM | QTY |
|---|---|
| Standard ‘C’ size medical oxygen cylinder | 1 |
| Australian Standard Regulator (Three (3) settings; 8L/min, 15L/min, Off gas contents gauge | 1 |
| BVM (Bag Valve Mask) | 1 |
| Resuscitation Masks – Child and Adult (Sterile packaged) | 2 |
| Therapy Masks – Child and Adult (Sterile packaged) | 2 |
| Cylinder Key Wheel/Lever (Permanently attached with chain/rope to interior of casing) | 1 |
| Oxygen Tubing (Soft plastic, 2m in length, 5mm in diameter) | 2 |
| Spare Sealing Washers (Stored in a watertight container) | 2 |
| Pen and Notebook (To record patient details) | 1 |
| Disposable Gloves | 2 pair |
| Rescue sheet (space blanket) | 1 |
| Spare stocks of oxygen masks and tubing | 1 min |
| Penlight torch | 1 |
Additional optional equipment may include
| ITEM | QTY |
|---|---|
| Manual suction unit | 1 |
| Oropharyngeal Airways in Various Sizes | 3 |
Storage
Oxygen equipment should be stored safely in a clean, dry, ventilated location free from dust, oil, grease, heat, sand and easily accessible to trained staff.
Servicing
All equipment should be serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations or at least annually, or after any problem in operation, or when the trained operator is uncertain of performance.
The oxygen regulator should be serviced annually, preferably during non-peak times (winter months), and all consumable equipment checked for expiry.
Service agents should also have:
- Adequate insurance to cover any claim made against them or their company in the event of their negligence causing injury to persons or damage to property.
- Be capable of obtaining the correct replacement parts for the units to keep resuscitators uniform;
- Be prepared to label and date such units as being serviced by the person;
- Be able to maintain a service register of equipment.
This information should be recorded.
Qualifications
Refer to section TQ4 - STAFF WHO PROVIDE CPR AND/OR FIRST AID | Royal Life Saving Society - Australia
References
- Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines 10.1.2 The Use of Oxygen in Emergencies
- Safe Work Australia – A Guide to First Aid in the Workplace
- AS 2488-1995 Resuscitators intended for human use
Previous Versions
- FA5 Oxygen Equipment, 1 August 2010 Issue 4
- FA5 Oxygen Equipment, July 1996.
- FA2 Oxygen Equipment, January 1994.
- FA2 Oxygen Equipment, August 1991.
