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Gloves and thermos flasks for transportation are provided.  
Gloves and thermos flasks for transportation are provided.  


The following is a short set of bullet points that everyone should read before decanting any LN2 for use.
Everyone who wishes to use LN2 for any purpose should make sure for their safety, and for these around them, that they know how to use LN2 safely.
 
The following are some important safety points.


* '''Rule 0 - Do not be on *icy* fire!''' (remember, cold things burn too!)
* '''Rule 0 - Do not be on *icy* fire!''' (remember, cold things burn too!)
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* '''Lock the cage surrounding the dewar when you have finished'''
* '''Lock the cage surrounding the dewar when you have finished'''
* If you see anything obviously wrong with the LN2 storage, inform the mailing list and the main IRC hackspace channel.
* If you see anything obviously wrong with the LN2 storage, inform the mailing list and the main IRC hackspace channel.
* '''Do not leave any LN2 un-watched at any time'''


Most of these are perhaps obvious, but its worth bearing them all in mind before you use any LN2.
Most of these are perhaps obvious, but its worth bearing them all in mind before you use any LN2.
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