The distribution, handling and cleaning of gas containers used in a biosecurity environment. Revision 2: 2024 This document covers the supply and collection of gas containers, from gas cylinders to bulk tankers, to sites under the control of UK Government Authorities when they are involved in a biosecurity incident. This is a members only publication […]
The safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment (individual portable or mobile cylinder supply). Revision 9: 2024 Provides the minimum safety standards required for the assembly, examination, inspection, maintenance and use of individual portable or mobile cylinder oxy-fuel gas equipment, each gas being supplied from a cylinder and individually controlled by a cylinder-mounted pressure regulator. BCGA […]
The application of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations to customers sites. Revision 2: 2024 Provides an interpretation of the UK Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations (SI 2016 No. 1105). It specifically covers the re-use of used pressure equipment, which is long standing gas industry custom and practice. BCGA CP34 – The application of the Pressure Equipment […]
The carriage of gas static storage tanks by road. Revision 6: 2024 The transport on public roads of storage tanks, as well as other gaseous equipment, designed for use in a static location. This code does not apply to tanks designed to comply with road transport Regulations. BCGA CP16 – The carriage of gas static […]
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has advised that the amendment to the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Schedule 2, to allow, for equipment intended for the GB market and UKCA conformity assessment and marking, the certifying of personnel, materials, and material manufacturers’ quality assurance systems by a relevant body based either in […]
The safe filling of gas cylinders. Revision 2: 2024 The filling of gas cylinders is hazardous and subject to statutory controls. Cylinders have to be checked to ensure their integrity and that they are safe to fill. Filling has to be carried out at specially-equipped centres, with qualified staff using appropriate procedures. BCGA CP43 – […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice after becoming aware of a number of fires on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles that have occurred during start-up. The build-up of deposits in fuel systems, particularly, the vaporiser units of LPG-powered vehicles, has led to a number […]
Guidance for training providers. Revision 3: 2024 This document provides guidance to Training Providers on the provision of training services related to the safe use of gases and associated equipment. BCGA GN20 – Guidance for training providers. Revision 3: 2024 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 3 April 2024
