We provide this free safety resource to visitors of the Community Room of SeniorSSuperStoreS in an effort to keep baby boomers, seniors and the elderly informed of matters that can affect their lifestyle.

1.) Use oxygen according to your physician's prescription! Oxygen is a medication that has been prescribed by your physician, and it should be used exactly as he / she has directed.

Never change the flowrate or schedule of use without your physician's permission. If your prescription is changed, notify your oxygen supplier so that they may adjust your delivery schedule as necessary.

2.) If you plan to travel away from home for an extended trip, please notify your oxygen supplier so that they can assist you in making arrangements with other suppliers to meet your oxygen needs. You will need to obtain a copy of your prescription because you will not be able to obtain oxygen services from another supplier without a prescription.

3.) Do not transport oxygen in the trunk of your car.

4.) Do not smoke, or avoid anyone who is smoking, when oxygen is in use! Post "NO SMOKING" signs in your home, and make people abide by them.

5.) Do not use oxygen near an open flame, such as a gas stove or fireplace.

6.) Do not store your oxygen near heat sources, electrical or gas heaters of any kind, or near a fireplace or stove.

7.) Keep oxygen equipment in a well-ventilated area. Do not store oxygen in a closet or in the trunk of a car.

8.) Avoid creation of any spark near oxygen equipment. Keep radios, televisions, window air-conditioners, fans, electric razors and all other electrical appliances at least 6 feet away from your oxygen source.

9.) All electrical equipment should be properly grounded.

10.) Keep all flammable materials or petroleum-based products away from oxygen equipment. It is important to keep oils, greases, Vaseline, lotions, facial creams and hair products away from oxygen equipment. Aerosol sprays should not be used in the vicinity of the oxygen unit.

11.) Be sure you have smoke alarms in your home, and check the alarms often to be sure they're working. Replace the batteries at least once each year; choose a day that is easy to remember, and write it on your calendar.