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The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List 2021

19/04/2021 Publications

The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code (EAC) List has been produced by the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC), in co-operation with the UK Home Office, and is published by TSO.

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BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 28 – Non-refillable cylinders

16/04/2021 Publications

Non-refillable cylinders are widely used. They have similar hazards to other types of gas cylinders and are required to comply with the appropriate legislation and standards, as well as undergoing conformity assessment. Once empty they must not be refilled and must be disposed of responsibly.

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BCGA supports STEM projects with Primary Engineer

01/04/2021 Press Release

The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), has joined forces with Primary Engineer to ‘bridge the gap' between education and industry.

EIGA – Newsletter – March 2021

15/03/2021 News

The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) have published their latest newsletter.

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BCGA issue Guidance Note 25 – Guidance on assessing the competency of personnel undertaking periodic inspection and testing of gas cylinders

15/01/2021 News

This publication provides guidance on assessing the competency of personnel who are required to undertake periodic inspection and testing of gas cylinders.

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The Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) – 2021

15/01/2021 News

The 2021 Edition of ADR has been published and may be used from 1st January. There is a six month transition period before ADR become mandatory on 1st July 2021.

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BCGA issue Guidance Note 13 – DSEAR risk assessment guidance for compressed gases

14/01/2021 News

This document provides guidance on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) which require all sites, where there are gas containers, to undertake a risk assessment and, where necessary, to implement appropriate controls.

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Liquid Gas UK issue Code of Practice 32 – LPG systems in Leisure Accommodation Vehicles and Road Vehicles with Habitation. Post Delivery Inspection, Commissioning and Maintenance

14/01/2021 News

This Code has been prepared by Liquid Gas UK for the guidance of those involved in the post-delivery commissioning, inspection testing & maintenance of LPG systems in Leisure Accommodation Vehicles and Road Vehicles with Habitation.