Gas safety. Information, Instruction and Training. Revision 2: 2023 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. BCGA GN23 Gas safety. Information, Instruction and Training. […]
Cryogenic tanks: User responsibilities An information leaflet which reminds users and owners of liquid gas storage tanks of their legal duties and responsibilities to ensure the equipment is installed, maintained and operated safely. BCGA L12 Cryogenic tanks: User responsibilities. Revision 2: 2023 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 19 July […]
Medical gases. BCGA policy on valve outlets This document details the BCGA policy, agreed with the MHRA, on rationalising the number of different valve outlets available for medical gases to minimise the risk of administering the wrong gas to a patient and discusses the conversion program in place to implement the changes required. BCGA TIS21 […]
Medical gases. BCGA policy on colour coding This document sets out the BCGA policy for the colours used on a medical gas cylinder, for both the body and the shoulder, to differentiate medical gases from other gases and to assist in the identification of the gas within. It then details the conversion program to implement […]
British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has created a new role to bolster the pioneering work undertaken by its technical committees. BCGA’s 10 subcommittees – formed by experts within Association membership – will receive support from Emily Foster, who joins the industry body as Committees and Technical Executive. An MChem graduate, Emily has an extensive background […]
Medical gases. Good distribution practice This is revision 2. Medical products require effective management control during their distribution to ensure quality and integrity are maintained. This document provides guidance on good distribution practice as required by the medical regulators. BCGA GN 32, Revision 2: 2023 – Medical gases. Good distribution practice can be downloaded free […]
British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), is calling on its members to take part in a consultation on proposed legislation for a ban on retail sales of nitrous oxide, launched by the UK Government. BCGA has been leading calls for a change in the law to ban retail sales of the gas, while protecting legitimate uses […]
Risk assessment considerations for activities involving compressed gas cylinders within the workplace. The handling, storage and use of gas cylinders is potentially hazardous and requires suitable and sufficient risk assessment. This document assists in the risk assessment process, providing information on the hazards associated with gases and gas cylinders. BCGA TIS49 Risk assessment considerations for […]
