Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4729 - State Board of Pharmacy
Chapter 4729-21 - Compressed Medical Gases
Section 4729-21-05 - Modifying cryogenic vessels, connections, adaptors, and valves
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 4729-21-05
Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 16, 2024
(A) No person shall modify a cryogenic vessel, connection, or valve or adapt a connection for another gas service pursuant to division (D) of section 4729.70 of the Revised Code.
(B) Paragraph (A) of this rule does not apply to an employee or agent of a firm owning the cryogenic vessel and is charged with the responsibility of conducting applicable vessel maintenance, changing service from one medical gas to another, or bringing a vessel into compliance with section 4729.70 of the Revised Code.
(1) Such employee or agent shall meet at
least the following requirements:
(a)
Successful completion of a medical gases safety program pursuant to rule
4729-21-04
of the Administrative Code.
(b)
Successful participation and demonstrated competency in a cryogenic vessel
modification program administered by an instructor with the appropriate
education and experience. The program must be based on written and validated
procedures. The employee or agent must participate in the program annually and
it must include at least the following procedures:
(i) Removing, adding, or adapting cryogenic
vessel connections and valves.
(ii)
Modifying cryogenic vessels.
(iii)
Conducting cryogenic vessel maintenance.
(iv) Changing the cryogenic vessel from one
medical gas to another.
(v)
Bringing a cryogenic vessel into compliance with section
4729.70 of the Revised
Code.
(vi) Silver brazing or
welding techniques and certification of the individual if applicable.
(vii) Removing and adding suitable mechanical
means to make a connection a permanent and integral part of the
valve.
(2)
The employer must document the successful participation and demonstrated
competency of an employee or agent in a cryogenic vessel modification program.
The documentation must be maintained by the employer for a period of at least
three years and made available, upon request, to those business entities
receiving service and to the state board of pharmacy.
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