Implementation of EIGA Carbon Dioxide Standards. Revision 4: 2025 This publication implements the documents published by the European Industrial Gases Association to provide a basis for quality assurance of the carbon dioxide (CO2) supply chain in a consistent manner and to ensure measures for verification are adopted and maintained across UK industry. BCGA CP42 – […]
Transportable gas cylinders. Valve life. Revision 1: 2025 Gas cylinder valves are initially allocated a life by the manufacturer. Valves are marked with a date. This document provides guidance on managing the service life of a valve. BCGA TIS46 – Transportable gas cylinders. Valve life. Revision 1: 2025 can be downloaded free of charge from […]
Join us for an informative webinar exploring the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for the compressed gases sector. As CBAM begins to reshape global carbon accounting and trade dynamics, it’s essential for businesses in our industry to understand how it will affect imports, compliance obligations, and supply chain decisions. This session […]
26 June 2025 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Safety Health & Engineering Partnership (SHEP), of which BCGA is a member, has announced dates for a Webinar on the noise Regulations and asks the question: What are HSE Inspectors asking about when they ask about workplace noise? Full details and registration available at: https://app.getcontrast.io/register/besa-what-are-hse-inspectors-asking-about-when-they-ask-about-workplace-noise 7 May 2025
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) Annual Conference takes place in Manchester on Thursday 15th May, at The Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Worsley Park. Sponsored by GasWorld, the event will include panel discussions on trade associations and mentoring, as well as presentations on a range of topics including Biogenic CO2 development of potential markets, […]
Two key industry roles are set to build on the foundations of best practice at the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA). New Chairs have been appointed to two Technical Sub-Committees (TSC) at the Association, playing a vital role in BCGA’s commitment to ‘mission safety’ in the compressed gases industry. ‘TSC1 Cryogenics & Pressure Systems,’ which […]
Human factors. Revision 1: 2025 Human factors influence behaviour at work in a way that could affect health and safety. This document focuses on human factors whilst at work within the gases industry. BCGA TIS44 – Human factors. Revision 1: 2025 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 25 March 2025
Working in reduced oxygen atmospheres. Revision 3: 2025 There are safety issues where controlled workplace atmospheres are in use, for example, ‘Hypoxic air’ fire suppression systems, where lower than normal oxygen levels are present. This Technical Information Sheet provides advice and guidance to installers and premise owners where these systems are, or are about to […]
