The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice after becoming aware of a number of fires on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles that have occurred during start-up. The build-up of deposits in fuel systems, particularly, the vaporiser units of LPG-powered vehicles, has led to a number […]
Guidance for training providers. Revision 3: 2024 This document provides guidance to Training Providers on the provision of training services related to the safe use of gases and associated equipment. BCGA GN20 – Guidance for training providers. Revision 3: 2024 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 3 April 2024
The British Cryogenics Council has announced details of the CryoUsers Conference 2024, at the University of Leeds, on 2 to 4 September 2024. More details available at: https://bcryo.org.uk/cryousers-conference-2024 CryoUsers started over 30 years ago as a forum to bring together technicians operating helium liquefiers and helium recovery systems in universities and research establishments, to network […]
23 April 2024, Newcastle United Football Club IMechE Information The Institution of Mechanical Engineers warmly invites BCGA members and their colleagues to this upcoming technical seminar in Newcastle. Hosted by the IMechE’s Pressure Systems Group, this seminar will explore best practice and new developments in technology being applied across the lifecycle of bolted joints. This […]
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has welcomed the first conviction under a new ban on Nitrous Oxide sales – but warned more needs to be done to protect young people. In a landmark case this month (Feb 2024) a man has been jailed for four months for possession and intent to supply Nitrous Oxide, […]
The British Standards Institute (BSI) have published the latest revision of PD 5500: 2024 – Specification for unfired pressure vessels. This latest revision can be accessed here: https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/specification-for-unfired-pressure-vessels-6 PD 5500, the UK’s national pressure vessels code, has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and efficiency of unfired pressure vessel design, manufacture, inspection, and testing for […]
BCGA is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified employees of Member Companies for the position of President of the BCGA. The President is a voluntary position, with no renumeration, and the position is held for a two year period typically running from a point around May time.Historically this position has been filled from within […]
Illicit operators and stolen gas cylinders. 2024 The theft of gas cylinders takes them outside of the control of the legitimate, legally regulated and quality-assured asset owner and operator. This document highlights the significant risks. BCGA TIS53 Illicit operators and stolen gas cylinders. 2024 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. […]
