Following reports over the last two years of safety concerns with Fork Lift Trucks which are fuelled by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), where there is the risk of fire occurring, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have issued this Product Safety Report: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-report-lpg-powered-lift-trucks This Product Safety Report is relevant to 3 brands of LPG powered […]
The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) and the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS), have published their response to their Consultation for Product Safety, including giving information on their next steps. BCGA provided a response to this Consultation. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/smarter-regulation-uk-product-safety-review/outcome/government-response-to-the-product-safety-review-and-next-steps Specifically, for BCGA members, this will impact on future legislation around pressure equipment. 7 November […]
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Product Recall for LIQAL Boil-Off Gas Treatment Units (BTU) There is a risk of burns. https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-liqal-boil-off-gas-treatment-unit-btu-2404-0194 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66abb0420808eaf43b50dc10/2404-0194-product-safety-report-boil-off-gas-treatment-unit.pdf Summary: The BTU is an autonomous system that regulates the pressure and thereby the temperature of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) within LNG storage tanks. The BTU contains a double-skinned […]
The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) have opened the Booking Office for their Winter Seminar 2025. The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, in Antwerp, Belgium on 29 and 30 January 2025. The theme is “Driving safety digitally” More information and Registration is available at: https://www.eiga.eu/2025ws/ 29 October 2024
Cylinders provided for the return of waste ozone depleting substances, fluorinated gases and anhydrous ammonia. Revision 1: 2024 Provides information on the use of recovery cylinders for the return of waste ozone depleting substances, fluorinated gases and anhydrous ammonia either for preparation for re-use or for disposal, and identifies the appropriate environmental waste duty of […]
Manned security guarding. Revision 1: 2024 Many members employ the services of security guards to protect their sites, assets and people. This publication provides guidance on the selection and operational use of security guards and security services as well the responsibilities of those involved in the management of security guards. BCGA TIS47 – Manned security […]
The Dangerous Good Unit within the Department for Transport (DfT) is conducting a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) survey by way of a call for evidence, aimed at DGSAs and organisations dealing with the transportation of dangerous goods. The survey is mainly based around the challenges DGSAs encounter, what could be improved and whether there is enough support […]
Guidance for the use, inspection, and transport of cylinders, bundles and tubes, with various design codes. Revision 1: 2024 Provides guidance on the range of gas cylinders, bundles and tubes which may be encountered in the UK and the associated regulations that control their use. BCGA GN36 – Guidance for the use, inspection, and transport […]
