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 […]
Medical gases. The use of valves incorporating residual pressure devices. This document provides guidelines for the selection, installation and use of valves which incorporate a residual pressure device in medical gas cylinders, such that common practices are established across the gas industry. It is intended for those who are involved in the specification of cylinder […]
The British Compressed Gases Association has led calls for a ban on the retail sale of Nitrous Oxide, while protecting its legitimate use in industry and healthcare. The trade body’s CEO, Ellen Daniels, said: “We welcome the government’s new measures around the misuse of Nitrous Oxide and look forward to seeing more details on how the ban […]
