Cylinders provided for the return of waste ozone depleting substances, fluorinated gases and anhydrous ammonia. Revision 1: 2024 Provides information on the use of recovery cylinders for the return of waste ozone depleting substances, fluorinated gases and anhydrous ammonia either for preparation for re-use or for disposal, and identifies the appropriate environmental waste duty of […]
Manned security guarding. Revision 1: 2024 Many members employ the services of security guards to protect their sites, assets and people. This publication provides guidance on the selection and operational use of security guards and security services as well the responsibilities of those involved in the management of security guards. BCGA TIS47 – Manned security […]
The Dangerous Good Unit within the Department for Transport (DfT) is conducting a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) survey by way of a call for evidence, aimed at DGSAs and organisations dealing with the transportation of dangerous goods. The survey is mainly based around the challenges DGSAs encounter, what could be improved and whether there is enough support […]
Guidance for the use, inspection, and transport of cylinders, bundles and tubes, with various design codes. Revision 1: 2024 Provides guidance on the range of gas cylinders, bundles and tubes which may be encountered in the UK and the associated regulations that control their use. BCGA GN36 – Guidance for the use, inspection, and transport […]
The VCA have announced details of their annual dangerous goods seminar. To be held on 16 & 17 October 2024 at the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club. The Booking Office is open. Information and booking is available at: https://www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/dangerous-goods/dangerous-goods-seminar/ A two-day event which will cover a wide range of issues connected with the handling, […]
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has introduced a new Product Regulation and Metrology Bill. Information on the Bill is available at: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3752/publications. Note that this will impact on Regulations used in the gases industry, for example: DBT advise that: The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill will: The Bill has a broad scope aimed […]
Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. Revision 7: 2024 This document provides a list of the recognised gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. BCGA GN8 – Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. Revision 7: 2024 can […]
Transportable pressure receptacles. Periodic Inspection and Testing. 2024 Provides best practice for an Inspection and Test Centre as well as for the activities carried out during the inspection and test process. BCGA CP49- Transportable pressure receptacles. Periodic Inspection and Testing. 2024 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 22 August 2024
