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Originator:	DH Estates and Facilities
Issue date:	17-Oct-2011 15:59:35
This alert has been issued to:
	Care Trusts Mental Health Trusts Specialists Trusts Learning Disabilities Trusts Mental Health & Social Care Trusts Ambulance Trusts Primary Care Trusts Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Trusts Acute Trusts Community Trusts
	Other contacts Independent Healthcare Providers (registered with CAS) Social Care Providers (registered with CAS) Strategic Health Authorities Special Health Authorities
Action category:	Action
Title:	VIE (Vacuum insulated evaporator) Main storage vessel for bulk medical oxygen supply.
Broadcast content:	VIE (Vacuum insulated evaporator) Main storage vessel for bulk medical oxygen supply. Uncontrolled release of liquid oxygen from a vacuum insulated evaporator (VIE). Apart from the risk to patients the release of oxygen in significant quantities presents a significantly increased potential for the ignition of flammable materials if ignition sources are present. This might apply to personal clothing of those working near the oxygen release.
Additional information:	This information should be passed on to SHA all divisional directors and estates and facilities directors.
Alert reference:	EFA/2011/003
Action underway deadline:	21-Nov-2011
Action complete deadline:	23-Jan-2012
Gateway reference:	16777
Attachments:	EFA 2011 003 VIE. 17-10-2011doc.pdf