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EIGA document 101/20 The Carbon Dioxide Industry and the Environment

06/05/2020 News Publications

IGA document 101/20 explains the uses and applications of carbon dioxide and the environmental impact of the Carbon Dioxide Industry.

SAFed PSG 21 – Guidelines for Competent Persons involved in witnessing of Pressure Tests. Pressure Testing Guidance

01/05/2020 News

The Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) have published this new document.

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BCGA issue revision to Technical Information Sheet 27

28/04/2020 News

The revision provides guidance when carrying out a risk assessment on the specific hazards associated with using dewars containing liquid nitrogen.

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BCGA launches monthly blog

23/04/2020 Blog News

The blog will detail recent BCGA activity, analyse key industry issues, and outline some of the key events for the association going forward.

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DfT Authorisation 948 – The testing of PRVs fitted to LPG road tankers

16/04/2020 News

This Authorisation clarifies the testing requirements for pressure relief valves (PRVs) fitted to LPG road tankers.

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EIGA 229/20 – Guidance for manual handling activities of cylinders

08/04/2020 News

Many activities of the industrial gases industry involve manual effort which have the potential to cause harm if not properly managed.

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EIGA 195/20 – Safe design and operation of on-site generation of oxygen 93% for medical use

08/04/2020 News

Oxygen is a prime requirement for all healthcare facilities for both the treatment of patients with respiratory disease and for providing additional oxygen to patients being treated within the facility.

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EIGA Technical Bulletin 35/20 – COVID-19 – Multilateral Agreement M326 – Periodic inspection and test of pressure receptacles for the carriage of gases of Class 2

08/04/2020 News

EIGA requested an exceptional temporary derogation to ADR be issued to assist in the availability of pressure receptacles for gases related to the medical supply chain.