Safety References
A European Code of Good Practice for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
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Publisher: European Science Foundation, Mannheim, Germany (2004); under revision (2016-7)
Description: This document represents a code of good practice for HBO2 therapy, based on expert experience drawn from European professionals, and provides a complete reference document containing guidelines, regulations and standards. It relies on existing European norms for manufacturing and technical aspects, and supplements this with safety issues, facility organization, education and procedures. (approx. 75 pages) ISSN 1605-9204
International Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations
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Publisher: Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc, Houston, Texas (2016)
Description: Prepared by the Association of Diving Contractors International, these are the official consensus standards for commercial diving operations. All known sources of information from governmental agencies and regulations, industrial codes, and scientific data from university, government, and industry have been incorporated. (approx. 332 pages)
ECHM Educational and Training Standards for the Staff of Hyperbaric Medical Centres
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Publisher: European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine, Lille, France (1997)
Description: Prepared by the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine, this document contains job functions and necessary training for various positions in a hyperbaric facility. (approx. 18 pages)
ECHM Recommendations for Safety in Multiplace Medical Hyperbaric Chambers
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Publisher: European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine, Lille, France (1998)
Description: Prepared by the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine, this document comprises a series of safety guidelines for the responsible person in a hyperbaric facility. (approx. 14 pages)
Fire and Life Safety in Health Care Facilities
Author(s): MJ Fischer, TW Gardner, BR Klein, JK Lathrop
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Publisher: National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts (2006)
Description: This textbook is a product of the National Fire Protection Association. It was written for engineers, designers, administrators, safety officers and other health care professionals. Its intent is to provide a comprehensive understanding of various codes, standards, and guidelines related to achieving fire and life safety in health care facilities as well as knowledge of how to design and run these facilities accordingly. (approx. 700 pages) ISBN-13: 978-0877657446
Guide to Electrical Safety Standards for Hyperbaric Treatment Centres
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Publisher: British Hyperbaric Association, Aberdeen, United Kingdom (1996)
Description: The document provides basic information on the effects of electricity on the human body, describes basic safety concepts, indicates existing applicable electrical standards, outlines the particular electrical hazards that apply to the hyperbaric environment, and offers guidance on the choice and use of equipment and possible modification. (approx. 24 pages) ISBN 0-952-7623-0-7
Guide to Fire Safety Standards for Hyperbaric Treatment Centres
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Publisher: British Hyperbaric Association, Aberdeen, United Kingdom (1996)
Description: This document provides guidance on how to assess fire risks and then to determine and provide suitable precautions. The chief focus is fire prevention and containment. (approx. 24 pages) ISBN 0-952-7623-1-5
Guidelines for Clinical Multiplace Hyperbaric Facilities
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Publisher: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Dunkirk, Maryland (1994)
Description: This document is a product of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Safety Committee. The purpose is to provide operators of clinical multiplace hyperbaric systems basic guidelines by which to operate such facilities. (approx. 243 pages)
Handbook of Acrylics for Submersibles, Hyperbaric Chambers, and Aquaria
Author(s): JD Stachiw
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Publisher: Best Publishing Company, Flagstaff, Arizona (2003)
Description: This textbook summarizes the theories, test data and work experience accumulated over the years in the design, fabrication and operation of acrylic plastic viewports in submersibles, hyperbaric chambers, and aquaria. This fully illustrated 1,080-page book solves current practical engineering problems in the design of the pressure-resistant acrylic plastic viewports in the entire pressure range from full vacuum to 20,000 psi. (approx. 1060 pages)
Health and Safety for Therapeutic Hyperbaric Facilities: A Code of Practice
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Publisher: British Hyperbaric Association, Norwich, United Kingdom (2000)
Description: The document provides good standards and practices for compliance with the UK Health and Safety Legislation. It is primarily concerned with the safety of working personnel and others who may be affected by the operation of a hyperbaric facility. (approx. 42 pages) ISBN 0-952-7623-2-3