EIGA has published this revised document. A revision of EIGA 134/12. Summary: EU Directive 1999/92/EC, on minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres, also known as ATEX 137, defines the minimum requirements to protect workers from potentially explosive atmospheres. This publication has been issued to […]
EIGA has published this revised document. A revision of EIGA 193/14. Summary: Provides guidance on these systems in a home environment with high pressure oxygen and provides advice to the manufacturers, designers, purchasers, homecare service providers, users (patients or care givers) and prescribers. This publication can be viewed or downloaded on the EIGA Website by […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has laid before Parliament an amendment to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 The amendment comes into force on 6 April 2022. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/8/contents/made HSE provide general advice on personal protective equipment at https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/ppe.htm HSE provide supporting information for the amendment Regulation at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/ppe/index.htm 17 January 2022
Sets out the purpose, role and duties of a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, with an emphasis on Class 2 (gases) dangerous goods. Guidance Note 45 – Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor. 2022 can be downloaded from the publications area of the website. 12 January 2022
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is delighted to have been shortlisted in five categories at the prestigious Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards. The categories are Campaign of the Year, Leadership, Rising Star, Good Governance and the Corporate Social Responsibility Award. Now in its nineteenth year, the prestigious Trade Association Forum (TAF) Best Practice […]
Addresses the safety concerns for personnel at a crime scene where gas cylinders are present, and which may have also been used during the crime. It provides advice on staying safe when approaching and handling gas cylinders, as well as points of contact with industry experts. It will be of particular interest to Police and […]
The Department of Transport (DfT) have published an amendment to The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations. The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 – SI 2021 No. 1370 The legislation comes into force on 01/01/2023. The legislation is available at: […]
This document is intended to raise awareness of hazards and safety measures necessary regarding the filling of acetylene cylinders of welded construction with a footring. This publication can be viewed or downloaded on the EIGA Website by clicking here. You can view or download many other EIGA publications at the following address: www.eiga.eu. 2 December […]
