British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), is calling on its members to take part in a consultation on proposed legislation for a ban on retail sales of nitrous oxide, launched by the UK Government. BCGA has been leading calls for a change in the law to ban retail sales of the gas, while protecting legitimate uses […]
Risk assessment considerations for activities involving compressed gas cylinders within the workplace. The handling, storage and use of gas cylinders is potentially hazardous and requires suitable and sufficient risk assessment. This document assists in the risk assessment process, providing information on the hazards associated with gases and gas cylinders. BCGA TIS49 Risk assessment considerations for […]
Medical gases. The use of valves incorporating residual pressure devices. This document provides guidelines for the selection, installation and use of valves which incorporate a residual pressure device in medical gas cylinders, such that common practices are established across the gas industry. It is intended for those who are involved in the specification of cylinder […]
The British Compressed Gases Association has led calls for a ban on the retail sale of Nitrous Oxide, while protecting its legitimate use in industry and healthcare. The trade body’s CEO, Ellen Daniels, said: “We welcome the government’s new measures around the misuse of Nitrous Oxide and look forward to seeing more details on how the ban […]
A government report on the UK hydrogen sector has been welcomed by British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA). The report, by UK Hydrogen Champion Jane Toogood, sets out a series of recommendations to government and industry that aim to accelerate the development of the nation’s hydrogen economy. BCGA, as the trade body for the compressed gases […]
The Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List for 2023 has been produced by the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC), in co-operation with the UK Home Office, and is published by TSO. The EAC List 2023 is effective immediately in connection with the use of ADR and RID 2023 and is mandatory from 1 July 2023. The […]
Risk control for small pressure vessels: café boilers, bench-top autoclaves, and model steam engines The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have published Report RR1177. This Report discusses some of the safety concerns around smaller pressure vessels, the correct fitment and operation of their safety devices, carrying out adequate examination, inspection and maintenance, and compliance with […]
Type Approval and Conformity Assessment of Transportable Pressure Equipment in the UK. Revision 2: 2023 Clarification of the legislation in the UK for transportable pressure equipment, including the various type approval and conformity assessment requirements. BCGA GN 48 – Type Approval and Conformity Assessment of Transportable Pressure Equipment in the UK. Revision 2: 2023 can be […]
