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HSE Research Report 1129
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published HSE Research Report 1129 - Buncefield Investigation: dispersion of the vapour cloud
British Cryogenics Council - Cryogenic Cluster Day 2019
The British Cryogenics Council, Cryogenic Cluster Day will take place on 24 May 2019 near Oxford
EIGA Safety Information - Human Factor 09/19 – Task shift worker fatigue - From working patterns and overtime
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA Safety Information HF 09/09.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 28/19 – Service life of valves with integrated pressure regulator (VIPRs) fitted to medical gas cylinders
EIGA has issued a new Technical Bulletin.
HSIB Report on their ‘Investigation into the piped supply of medical air and oxygen'
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has released its report on their ‘Investigation into the piped supply of medical air and oxygen
PRESS RELEASE: Trade body sets out the case for hydrogen in air pollution debate
A national trade body is calling for more action to give public and private sector motorists access to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, to tackle air pollution.
EIGA Document 217/19 – Vacuum-jacketed piping in liquid oxygen service
EIGA has issued this new Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council.
The British Cryogenics Council have published their latest Low Temperature News
The British Cryogenics Council newsletter for Winter 2019 has been published.
DfT Exception Notice 31
The Department for Transport (DfT), have published a revision to Exception Notice 31
Quick release valve assemblies for fire protection systems
BCGA issue TIS 45 - Guidance for the protection of vehicle crew working in all weather conditions
This is a new technical information sheet (TIS 45)
BCGA publishes Code of Practice 16, The movement of static gas storage tanks by road - Revision 5: 2019
This is revision 5: 2019
HSE Safety Alert – Welding Fume
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a Safety Alert following research that re-categorised all welding fumes (including mild steel) as carcinogenic.
EIGA Document 216/19 – ICH Q3D risk assessment report – Elemental impurities in medicinal gases
EIGA has issued this new publication.
EIGA - EIGAzette 53 – January 2019
EIGA has issued a new edition of the EIGAzette: EIGAzette 53 - January 2019
BCGA issue Guidance Note 24, The distribution, handling and cleaning of gas containers in a biosecurity environment.
This is revision 1: 2019
The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List 2019
The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List 2019 has been published and an electronic copy is available from the NCEC.
IMechE Seminars for NDT and NIIT
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) are holding seminars on Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and Non Invasive Inspections Technologies (NIIT) on 14 March 2019 in Manchester.
A discount is available for BCGA members
ADR 2019 – Published
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) for 2019, is applicable from 1st January 2019
EIGA Document 06/19 – Safety in storage, handling and distribution of liquid hydrogen
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of 06/02.
British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals - Newsletter
BADGP have published their quarterly newsletter for December 2018.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 27/18 – The Pressure Equipment Directive. Periodic inspection and reassessment of static cryogenic vessels for use in the European Union
EIGA has issued Technical Bulletin. It replaces EIGA Position Paper 09/09.
EIGA Position Paper 26/18 – Filling of customer owned medical gas cylinders
EIGA has issued this revised publication.
PRESS RELEASE: Trade body addresses safety, security and the environment at gas industry event
Safety, security and the environment take centre stage at the British Compressed Gases Association's (BCGA) 2019 annual conference, which takes place at The Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Worsley Park, Manchester, on Thursday, April 11.
EIGA Document 215/18 – HYCO plant gas leak detection and response practices
EIGA has issued a new Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council.
EIGA Document 41/18 – Guidelines for sea transport of multiple element gas containers (MEGCS) and portable tanks for gases
EIGA has issued a revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA Document 41/10.
BCGA issue CP47 Revision 1: 2018 The safe use of individual portable or mobile cylinder gas supply equipment.
This is a revision to the document we published earlier this year. Revised to bring it in-line with the even more recently published CP 7.
New appointments to BCGA Council
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has co-opted two leading female business leaders to its Council.
New definitions for SI Units
The Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) has agreed to revise the International System of Units (SI Units).
The revised definitions are expected to come into force on 20 May 2019.
HSIB Report into the ‘Design and safe use of portable oxygen systems’
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has released its report into the ‘Design and safe use of portable oxygen systems'
PRESS RELEASE: BCGA membership reaches landmark figure
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has achieved a significant milestone in its membership figure.
EIGA Document 61/18 – Safe use of gas cylinders in marine service
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA Document 61/12.
EIGA Document 24/18 – Vacuum insulated cryogenic storage tank systems pressure protection devices
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA Document 24/08.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 26/18 – Cryogeic flexible hoses
EIGA has issued this new Technical Bulletin.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 25/18 – Transportation of gases in curtain sided vehicles
EIGA has issued this new Technical Bulletin.
EIGA Human Factors 08/18 – Task alarm management
EIGA has issued this revised Publication. A revision of EIGA HF 08/09.
EIGA Human Factors 07/18 – Organisation – Communications on Safety
EIGA has issued this revised Publication. A revision of EIGA HF 07/09.
BCGA 2019 conference bookings are now open
BCGA now taking bookings for the annual conference 2019
EIGA Technical Bulletin 4/18 - Lifetime of pre-1930 steel cylinders
EIGA has issued this revised Technical Bulletin. A revision of EIGA TB 4/12.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 7/18 - Cylinders that become out of test at customer sites
EIGA has issued this revised Technical Bulletin. A revision of EIGA TB 7/12.
UKLPG UIS 37 – Guidance for private ownership and filling of ‘freestanding’ liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders
The UKLPG has published this document.
UKLPG UIS 26 – Guidance for operators of public liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refuelling facilities on the filling of ‘freestanding’ LPG cylinders
The UKLPG has published this document.
PRESS RELEASE: BCGA completes major revision of key safety code for manufacturing/shipbuilding/technical education/vehicle repair/welding and fabrication sector
The British Compressed Gases Association has completed a comprehensive review of one of its most widely consulted safety guidance codes
HSE RR1137 - A health risk assessment of working in hypoxic atmospheres
HSE have published this report.
BCGA issue Position Paper 02 - Recommendation for environmental guidelines to permit hydrogen plants producing upto 2 tonnes per day.
BCGA Position Paper 02 (PP02) is a new document.
BCGA issues revision to CP7 - The safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment (individual portable or mobile cylinder supply)
This is revision 8
BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 43 - Gas cylinder filling. Audit
This is a new Technical Information Sheet (TIS 43)
BCGA issue Code of Practice 41 – The design, construction, maintenance and operation of filling stations dispensing gaseous fuels
BCGA CP 41 has been revised. This is revision 2: 2018
The British Cryogenics Council – Cryogenics Safety Manual
The British Cryogenics Council have published the 5th Edition of their Cryogenics Safety Manual
EIGA Winter Seminar 2019 – Medical Gases
Registration for the Seminar is now open for bookings
EIGA Document 23/18 - Safety training of employees
EIGA has issued a revised Publication. A revision of EIGA 23/08.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 24/18 - Marking of tank containers with the reference holding time
EIGA has issued this new Technical Bulletin.
BCGA issue CP 43 - The safe filling of gas cylinders. Revision 1: 2018
BCGA CP 43 has been revised. This is Revision 1.
BCGA issue Technical Report 2 - Revision 2: 2018
BCGA TR 2 has been revised. This is Revision 2.
BCGA issue Technical Report 1 Revision 2: 2018
BCGA TR 1 has been revised. This is Revision 2.
PRESS RELEASE: Trade Body calls for welding industry vigilance on flashback arrestors
National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is urging the welding industry to be aware of the importance of using flashback arrestors on oxy-acetylene sets.
EIGA Document 44/18 - Hazards of Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres
EIGA has issued a revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 44/09.
EIGA Safety Leaflet 02/18 – Hazard! Oxygen Enrichment
EIGA has issued a revised document. A revision of EIGA SL 02/11.
EIGA Document 33/18 – Cleaning of equipment for oxygen service
EIGA has issued a revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA Document 33/06.
New Managing Director appointed to BCGA Member company 'Roadgas'
BCGA member company 'Roadgas' in Nottingham has recently appointed David Rix
HSE EH40 – Edition 3 – 2018 – Workplace Exposure Limits
HSE have published Edition 3 of HSE EH40.
EIGA Training Bulletin 23/18 – Checklist of compliance to new or modified requirements of EN ISO 7396-1:2016 standard
EIGA has issued this new Technical Bulletin.
EIGA 122/18 – Environmental Impacts of Hydrogen Plants
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 122/11.
EIGA 126/18 – Minimum specifications for food gas applications
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 126/11.
EIGA 68/18 – Prevention of carbon dioxide backfeed contamination
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 68/08.
BCGA issue CP42 - Implementation of EIGA carbon dioxide standards. Revision 2: 2018
BCGA CP 42 has been revised. This is Revision 2.
EIGA Safety Information 19/18 – Nitrogen hazards in cryosaunas
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA Safety Information 19/08.
EIGA 162/18 – Code of Practice - Phosphine
EIGA has issued this revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 162/10.
EIGA 150/18 – Guidelines for safe and hygienic handling of dry ice
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 150/08.
EIGA 163/18 – Code of Practice - Arsine
EIGA has issued this revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 163/10.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 22/18 – Cylinders and Valves - Pressure Definitions
EIGA has issued this new Technical Bulletin
BCGA issue GN 23 - Gas safety. Information, instruction and training. Revision 1: 2018
This publication provides information on the topics which should be covered when considering gas safety training in the workplace. It is primarily for management and supervisors of personnel who either store, handle, use or transport gas cylinders and cryogenic gases.
USA CGA Compressions Magazine - June 2018
The USA Compressed Gases Association (CGA) has published their latest Compressions Magazine [Volume 35, No. 2, June 2018].
EIGA 184/18 – Methods to prevent the premature activation of relief devices on transport tanks
EIGA has issued this revised document: A revision of EIGA 184/14.
New safety guidance for laboratory/scientific/academic/ industrial environments launched
A national trade body has provided new safety guidance aimed at laboratory, scientific, academic and industrial environments using compressed gases.
BCGA issue a new web page on Alternative Fuels for vehicles
Globally there is a growing awareness of the environmental concerns around the use of traditional fuels. Gas powered vehicles with low, or zero, emissions from exhausts and a reduced carbon footprint are part of the future.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 08/18 – ATB Cylinders
EIGA has issued this revised Technical Bulletin: A revision of EIGA TB 08/12.
EIGA has issued a new edition of the EIGAzette: EIGAzette 52 – June 2018
The EIGAzette, the official journal of EIGA, summarises the most important information and news from the previous six months and covers all EIGA activities including Councils, EIGA office and Working Groups.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 09/18 – Safety Data Sheets without Exposure Scenarios
EIGA has issued a revised Technical Bulletin: A revision of EIGA TB 09/13.
EIGA Document 72/18 – Water corrosion of composite cylinders with AA 6061 liners
EIGA has issued a revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 72/12.
Trade body urges festival organisers to take action on gas abuse
As the 2018 festival season gets underway, the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is appealing to event organisers to take a robust stance against gas abuse.
BCGA issue CP 47, The safe use of individual portable or mobile cylinder gas supply equipment. 2018
This is a new document. It will supersede and make obsolete BCGA GN 7, The safe use of individual portable or mobile cylinder gas supply equipment.
This publication provides guidance on the safe use, examination, inspection and maintenance of individual cylinder gas supply equipment, the gas being controlled by a single cylinder mounted regulator. It does not cover toxic or corrosive gases.
BCGA issue TIS 18 Revision 3: 2018 - Date marking of gas accessories
Manufacturers & suppliers use various systems to identify the date at which certain items will require replacement or refurbishment. This document identifies the marking system employed by some BCGA members.
HSE Report RR1123 - Fixed flammable gas detector systems on offshore installations: optimisation and assessment of effectiveness
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have recently published this report.
BCGA collaborate with UK Steel on new safety guidance
Comprehensive safety guidance for the steel production industry has been produced by the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA).
New BCGA national president to showcase opportunities within the compressed gases sector
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has elected a new national president to build on the trade body's strong foundations - and shape a strong voice for the future.
BCGA issue Guidance Note 8 – Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their inspection bodies
This document provides a list of the recognised gas container test marks used by BCGA members and their inspection bodies during an inspection and test.
BCGA issue Guidance Note 34 – The safe use of gases in the steel industry. 2018
A document, developed with UK Steel, which provides guidance on the use of externally supplied gases at steel production sites. Includes advice on design, storage, handling, maintenance, use and gas quality.
BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 6 – Gas cylinder identification. Label and colour code requirements. Revision 3: 2018
An explanation of the content of a typical gas cylinder label and a guide to the colour coding system used on gas cylinders.
EIGA Document 124/18 – 300 bar high strength seamless steel gas cylinders
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 124/11.
EIGA Safety Information Human Factors 05/18 - Task – Maintenance Error
EIGA has issued this revised Safety Information Sheet. A revision of 05/09.
British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP) – Newsletter
BADGP have published their quarterly newsletter for April 2018.
USA CGA Compressions Magazine - March 2018
The USA Compressed Gases Association (CGA) has published their latest Compressions Magazine [Volume 35, No. 1, March 2018].
BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 31 - Gas classification changes under ISO 10156. Revision 1: 2018
This publication highlights changes made to the classification of some gas mixtures under the scope of ISO 10156 and identifies the significant actions to be carried out by the gas supplier and the gas user.
EIGA Document 213/18 – Description of the pressure test methods used during cylinder manufacture
EIGA has issued this new document.
EIGA Document 214/18 – Development of calculation formulae for cylinder wall thickness
EIGA has issued this new document.
BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 29 - Oxy-fuel gas equipment. Selection and assembly.
A summary of the requirements for selecting and assembling oxy-fuel gas equipment which supports the requirements of BCGA Code of Practice 7.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 21/18 - Recommendations for cooling and heating of gas cylinders
EIGA has issued this new Technical Bulletin.
BCGA takes welding health and safety message forward in HSE video campaign
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has put welding health and safety on the radar in a video produced under HSE's ‘Go Home Healthy' campaign.
New BCGA guide supports the safe transport of compressed gases
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has produced a new guide providing comprehensive advice on the key issues surrounding vehicular transportation in the industry.
Guidance Note 35 ‘Vehicle Selection and Transport Management' brings together for the first time key criteria and information of value to manufacturers, transport and freight operators alike.
Safety Alert – Aluminium Alloy Diving Gas Cylinders
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a Safety Alert for cylinders manufactured from aluminium alloys HE30/AA6082 and AA6351 and used primarily for gases for underwater breathing apparatus.
BCGA issue CP38 In-service requirements for refrigerated gas transportable pressure equipment
This publication provides guidance on the management of in-service refrigerated gas transportable pressure equipment to ensure that it is serviceable for the safe transportation of gases without unintended release during the complete journey.
The equipment covered includes road tankers, tank containers and other tanks used for the operation of special equipment used during transport, such as cooling equipment.
EIGA Document 04/18 – Fire hazards of oxygen and oxygen enriched atmospheres
EIGA has issued this revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 04/09.
EIGA Environmental Newsletter 32/18 - Human factors in environmental issues - Relevance to the gases industry
EIGA has issued a new publication.
EIGA Technical Bulletin 20/18 - Baseline reports for Industrial Emissions Directive sites
EIGA has issued this Technical Bulletin.
EIGA Position Paper 43/18 - Carbon leakage assessment for European industrial gas industry (NACE 20.11)
EIGA has issued a new publication.
COMAH Strategic Forum
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have advised that the COMAH Strategic Forum has recently published a guidance document on ‘Collaboration in the high hazard sector'
The British Cryogenics Council have published their latest Newsletter
The British Cryogenics (Bcryo) monthly newsletter for January 2018 is now available.
EIGA - EIGAzette 51 – January 2018
EIGA has issued a new edition of the EIGAzette: EIGAzette 51 - January 2018
BCGA issue GN 11 – The management of risk when using gases in enclosed workplaces. Revision 4: 2018
Provides guidance that can be used in the assessment of risk associated with gases in enclosed workplaces, to help identify where hazardous atmospheres may occur and to advise on control measures that may be appropriate.
EIGA Document 152/18 – Comparison of European, US & Japanese pharmacopoeia monographs for medicinal gases
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 152/11.
EIGA Document 140/18 – Code of Practice – Compressed fluorine and mixtures with inert gases
EIGA has issued this revised globally harmonised document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 140/10.
EIGA Document 203/18 – Typical post-marketing pharmacovigilance cases in the medical gases industry
EIGA has issued this revised document. A revision of EIGA 203/16.
EIGA Document 146/18 – Perlite Management
EIGA has issued a revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 146/12.
British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals - Newsletter
The BADGP Newsletter No.18, January 2018, has been published.
BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 42 – Medical gases. Data Integrity Policy
Data integrity is fundamental in a pharmaceutical quality system. This document provides guidance on compliance with the data integrity requirements for batch documentation relating to medicinal gases.
Deadline looms for early bird discount at BCGA conference
The deadline is approaching for the British Compressed Gases Association 2018 conference's early bird booking deal.
EIGA Document 145/18 – Safe use of brazed aluminium heat exchangers for producing pressurized oxygen
EIGA has issued a revised Globally Harmonised Document prepared under the supervision of the International Harmonisation Council. A revision of EIGA 145/14.
NHS Patient Safety Alert - Risk of death and severe harm from failure to obtain and continue flow from oxygen cylinders
The NHS has issued a Safety Alert for medical oxygen cylinders. Published Tuesday 9th January 2018.
EIGA Document 212/18 – Acetylene installations at customer premises
EIGA has issued this new document.
EIGA Safety Information 26/17 - Cryogenic nitrogen in molecular cooking
EIGA has issued a revision to this publication. A revision of EIGA SI 26/11.
EIGA Safety Information 24/17 - Carbon Dioxide Physiological Hazards -“Not just an asphyxiant!”
EIGA has issued a revision to this publication. A revision of EIGA SI 24/11.
USA CGA Compressions Magazine December 2017
The USA Compressed Gases Association (CGA) has published their latest Compressions Magazine [Volume 34, No. 4, December 2017].
EIGA Document 170/17 – Safe Design and Operation of Cryogenic Enclosures
EIGA has issued this revised globally harmonised document. A revision of 170/12.
EIGA Document 168/17 – Calculation Method for the Analysis and Prevention of Overpressure during Refilling of Cryogenic Tanks with Rupture Disk(s)
EIGA has issued this revised globally harmonised document. A revision of 168/11.
EIGA Document 94/17 - Environmental Impacts of Air Separation Units
EIGA has issued this revised publication. A revision of EIGA Document 94/11.
EIGA Document 136/17 – Selection of Personal Protective Equipment
EIGA has issued this revised globally harmonised document. A revision of 136/09.
Trade body reinforces rogue trader warning message in safety collaboration
National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association joined forces with HSE to raise awareness of the dangers of poor quality beverage gas in the licensed sector.
Take advantage of the BCGA video library to boost your website content.
During the last year the BCGA has produced a library of videos which are significant value to members.
BCGA offers pressure equipment guidance under ‘mission safety’ focus
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has revised guidance which details the in-service requirements of pressure equipment for gas storage and gas distribution systems.
EIGA Document 169/17 - Classification, and Labelling Guide in accordance with EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation)
EIGA has issued this revised publication. A revision of EIGA Document 169/16.
Modern advances in gas technology take centre stage at key trade body event
New applications for compressed gases in areas including green transport and healthcare, as well as a view on the implications of BREXIT from an EU perspective, are all on the agenda at the British Compressed Gases Association's 2018 annual conference.
The British Cryogenics Council have published their latest Low Temperature News
The British Cryogenics Council quarterly newsletter for Autumn 2017 has been published.
EIGA Document 209/17 - Quality of delivered product from medicinal gas cylinders
EIGA has issued an addendum to this publication.
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