Posted By Bryn Maidment Securing cylinders - most Midwives carry a crate or two of equipment when on duty. I just advise them to sandwich the cylinder in the boot or wrap something to stop the thing/s rolling around. Signs - green 'compressed gas' diamond on back window. Insurance - If pool cars are used then the Trust pays the premiums. If private cars are used the 'essential' or 'casual' allowances generally allow for a small increase in private motor insurance. I've recently sat in with Midwives and done a tool boxer on this subject and the majority of those Midwives who have informed their insurers reported no increase. BTW your medical gas supplier should issue small, laminated 'bookmark' type info cards for such staff. Well at least BOC do. Hope this helps

Posted By Stuart Nagle Barried. A simple and cheap device for carrying cylinders in vehicles, to prevent them flying about: Two pieces of wood with semi-circles cut out to match the diameter of the cylinders, secured to each other by another two pieces of battening. Sorry on design system available here !! The cylinders, simply laid in this 'cradle' will be secure. Stuart Nagle