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 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 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 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. […]
EIGA has issued this revised publication. A revision of EIGA 102/08 Appendix C3. Summary: EIGA 102/08, Appendix 3, Safety Audit / Assessment Tool for Cryogenic Bulk Storage at Production Sites – has been reviewed and published as EIGA 102-04/22. All annexes of EIGA 102 are listed in EIGA 102-01/20, Listing of safety audit / assessment […]
EIGA has issued this new publication. Summary: Companies supplying acetylene will often have more than one grade or purity of acetylene. This publication provides specification requirements for gaseous acetylene. The user of the acetylene needs to decide what grade, purity or impurities are appropriate to their need. This publication does not attempt to recommend or […]
EIGA has issued this revised publication. A revision of EIGA 138/15. Summary: This publication describes the use of PTFE tape whilst outlining other potential sealant materials. This publication covers the gas-tight sealing of conical threads used on gas cylinders and cylinder valves through the use of PTFE and gives practical guidance on how to achieve […]
The Department for transport (DfT) has signed Multilateral Agreement M345, which concerns the transport of UN 2672 ammonia solution in IBCs with a vapour pressure of more than 110 kPa (1.1 bar) at 50 °C or 130 kPa (1.3 bar) at 50 °C. UNECE Multilateral Agreements are available at https://unece.org/adr-multilateral-agreements A copy of MLA M345 […]
