After taking oxygen, what should you do next?

After taking oxygen, what should you do next?

• A. Help others as needed
• B. Secure yourself
• C. Return to your station
• D. Deactivate the mask

Answer: (B)

In emergencies, your safety comes first. After you start breathing oxygen, the immediate priority is to secure yourself so you can stay stable and functional. When you’re secured—meaning you’re properly wearing and managing your oxygen mask and staying in a safe, stable position—you’re less likely to become a casualty yourself and you’re better able to help others and carry out your duties. Deactivating the mask would cut off the essential oxygen you need, which is not appropriate. Returning to your station or assisting others should come after you’ve ensured you’re safely supported and oxygenating reliably.

In emergencies, your safety comes first. After you start breathing oxygen, the immediate priority is to secure yourself so you can stay stable and functional. When you’re secured—meaning you’re properly wearing and managing your oxygen mask and staying in a safe, stable position—you’re less likely to become a casualty yourself and you’re better able to help others and carry out your duties. Deactivating the mask would cut off the essential oxygen you need, which is not appropriate. Returning to your station or assisting others should come after you’ve ensured you’re safely supported and oxygenating reliably.