The most current information on oxygen compatibility of materials and risk management concepts and practices for oxygen systems design. Features 18 comprehensive peer-reviewed papers in the following key areas:

• Test Method Development

• Ignition and Combustion of Metals

• Ignition and Combustion of Nonmetals

• Cleaning for Oxygen Service

An extensive comparison of national training courses in Medical Oxygen Administration is presented in one paper.The final paper discusses a crucial case study of an oxygen-acetylene torch failure resulting from flashback reactions.