ADR sets out the maximum filling ratios and filling requirements for liquefied and compressed gases. This Code of Practice specifies a range of filling ratios and developed pressures that may be used when filling, selecting or designing pressure receptacles of above 0.5 litre water capacity for carriage of liquefied or compressed gases by road or […]
Moving gas cylinders and bundles within the workplace. Revision 1: 2022 Provides information on the different methods available to safely carry out the movement of gas cylinders and bundles. TIS38 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications page of the website. 6 May 2022
Type Approval and Conformity Assessment of Transportable Pressure Equipment in the UK Clarification of the legislation in the UK for transportable pressure equipment, including the various type approval and conformity assessment requirements. GN48 – Type Approval and Conformity Assessment of Transportable Pressure Equipment in the UK can be downloaded from the publications area of the […]
Cylinders in fires BCGA L6 provides advice on the actions to take in the event of a fire on or near gas cylinders. BCGA L6 Cylinders in fires. Revision 6: 2022 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 22 April 2022

The British Compressed Gases Association has picked up three awards at a national industry event. The association collected the Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Governance accolades at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards, and Ellen Daniels, CEO of the BCGA, was also named Rising Star in the trade body sector industry. Activities that […]

The BCGA Member Awards are completely free to enter. Complete the submission form before Tuesday 1st March 2022.

EIGA has issued this new publication. Summary: An incident which occurred when an employee used unsafe access methods to a pallet once again highlights the dangers of working at height, even when at fairly low levels above ground. This publication can be viewed or downloaded on the EIGA Website by clicking here. You can view […]

EIGA has issued this revised publication. A revision of EIGA SI 31/13. Summary: Air supplied breathing apparatus are a form of Respiratory Protective Equipment used in various hazardous atmosphere environments. If used correctly, they can be relied on to protect personnel from both acute and chronic effects. This document contains recommendations for safe use of […]