FACTS

1. Cryogenic Burns: Direct skin contact with liquid nitrogen during lab, industrial, or food service tasks can cause severe frostbite or tissue damage.
2. Eye Injuries: Splash incidents when pouring or transferring liquid nitrogen can lead to permanent eye damage if face shields are not used.
3. Asphyxiation Risk: In poorly ventilated areas, nitrogen gas displaces oxygen, creating a serious suffocation hazard for workers.
4. Explosion Hazards: Sealed or improperly vented containers can rupture violently as liquid nitrogen rapidly expands into gas.
5. Material Embrittlement: Contact with structural components or tools can cause metals and plastics to become brittle and shatter unexpectedly.
6. Improper PPE […]

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