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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.

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Liquid Gas UK issue Consumer Guidance Sheet 39 – Regulators. Safe use.

14/01/2021 News

Regulators are necessary to reduce the pressure of LPG in the cylinder or cartridge to the much lower pressure that is used by the appliance.

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BCGA issue Technical Information Sheet 7 – Guidelines for the safe transportation, storage, use and disposal of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).

13/01/2021 Publications

Information and safety advice on all aspects of handling and using solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).