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BCGA issue new Guidance Document 48 (GN48)

25/04/2022 News

Type Approval and Conformity Assessment of Transportable Pressure Equipment in the UK Clarification of the legislation in the UK for transportable pressure equipment, including the various type approval and conformity assessment requirements. GN48 – Type Approval and Conformity Assessment of Transportable Pressure Equipment in the UK can be downloaded from the publications area of the […]

BCGA issue revision to Leaflet 6

22/04/2022 News

Cylinders in fires BCGA L6 provides advice on the actions to take in the event of a fire on or near gas cylinders. BCGA L6 Cylinders in fires. Revision 6: 2022 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 22 April 2022

BCGA pick up a trio of accolades at prestigious awards

21/02/2022 News

The British Compressed Gases Association has picked up three awards at a national industry event. The association collected the Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Governance accolades at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards, and Ellen Daniels, CEO of the BCGA, was also named Rising Star in the trade body sector industry. Activities that […]

BCGA Members Awards Submission Form

09/05/2022 Events News

The BCGA Member Awards are completely free to enter. Complete the submission form before Tuesday 1st March 2022.

EIGA Safety Information 43/22 – Unsafe access and falls from height whilst storing and manipulating cylinders

09/03/2022 News

EIGA has issued this new publication. Summary: An incident which occurred when an employee used unsafe access methods to a pallet once again highlights the dangers of working at height, even when at fairly low levels above ground. This publication can be viewed or downloaded on the EIGA Website by clicking here. You can view […]

EIGA Safety Information 31/22 – Air supply systems for breathing apparatus

09/03/2022 News

EIGA has issued this revised publication.  A revision of EIGA SI 31/13. Summary: Air supplied breathing apparatus are a form of Respiratory Protective Equipment used in various hazardous atmosphere environments. If used correctly, they can be relied on to protect personnel from both acute and chronic effects. This document contains recommendations for safe use of […]

EIGA Safety Information 17/22 – Prevention of accidents due to overheated or burning tyres

09/03/2022 News

EIGA has issued this revised publication.  A revision of EIGA SI 17/17. Summary: Transport vehicle tyre fires mainly occur when travelling on highways, but can also break out when parked after travelling. The industry continues to experience these incidents.  This document identifies potential causes of tyre fires. It provides guidance on what to do in […]

EIGA 102-05/22 – Safety audit / assessment tool. Industrial gas and liquid plant

09/03/2022 News

EIGA has issued this revised publication.  A revision of EIGA 102/08 Appendix C4. Summary: EIGA 102/08, Appendix C4, Safety Audit / Assessment Tool for industrial gas and liquid plant – has been reviewed and published as EIGA 102-05/22.  All annexes of EIGA 102 are listed in EIGA 102-01/20, Listing of safety audit / assessment tools. […]