This document is intended to raise awareness of hazards and safety measures necessary regarding the filling of acetylene cylinders of welded construction with a footring. This publication can be viewed or downloaded on the EIGA Website by clicking here. You can view or download many other EIGA publications at the following address: www.eiga.eu. 2 December […]
EIGA has issued this revised publication. A revision of EIGA SI 2/14. All gas cylinders, whatever the gas content, are potentially dangerous when exposed to fire or excessive heat. Excessive heat exposure can weaken the cylinder and, in extreme cases, result in the failure of the cylinder. This publication can be viewed or downloaded on […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an exemption for pressure systems forming an enclosure for high voltage (HV) equipment.The exemption is applicable to any pressure system containing an insulating and interrupting gas and forming an integral part of high voltage electrical apparatus.The intention is to allow alternative gases to the use of SF6 […]
EIGA has issued this new publication. There are critical steps Healthcare Facilities can take to reduce the risk of fires involving medical oxygen This publication can be viewed or downloaded on the EIGA Website by clicking here. You can view or download many other EIGA publications at the following address: www.eiga.eu.
This guidance note provides guidance to enable a thorough inspection, which must be carried out on portable or mobile cylinder gas equipment at suitable intervals by a competent independent safety inspector.
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has launched a new membership scheme, geared up to the specific needs of start-ups in the compressed gases sector.
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has concluded its consultation and published a summary of the responses they received.
Incidents have occurred where unsuitable regulators have been used with acetylene gas.
