Balloon Playbook 2023

Helium– Safety + Precautions

Always: • Close the cylinder valve after each use and when the cylinder is empty. • Store cylinders of helium in an upright position. • Chain cylinder to a wall or place in a secured safety stand at all times. • Close the valve, remove the regulator, and replace the valve cap before moving. • Use a hand truck that secures the cylinder with a chain when moving an empty or full cylinder to the backroom.

Do Not: • Inhale Helium. Helium is a relatively safe gas, but direct inhalation can cause dizziness, fainting, suffocation, and possibly death. • Leave helium cylinders unattended in a public area. • Open the cylinder valve before attaching a regulator to it. • Use a damaged cylinder or regulator.

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