Publications

Please note: this is a historical document.

It describes the hazards from exposure to oxygen enriched air: if so exposed, the chance of being seriously injured: a method for estimating the evaporation of liquid oxygen and how the oxygen vapour disperses: and the chance of a large spill occurring. Originally published in 1984, subsequent revisions updated the structure and format of the document but not the technical content.

Please note: this is a historical document.

It provides information on the harmful effects of oxygen releases on personnel and includes probability data based on lower rates of smoking among people at work. Originally published in 1999, subsequent revisions updated the structure and format of the document but not the technical content.

Please note: this is a historical document.

The Montreal Protocol and EU Council Regulation 3093/94 made the traditionally-used substances for oxygen cleaning unacceptable. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) commissioned a study by South Bank University into alternative methods of oxygen cleaning. This report is the outcome of that study and is published by BCGA on behalf of the MoD. Originally published in 1999 by BCGA, subsequent revisions updated the structure and format of the document but not the technical content.

Please note: this is a historical document.

For many years the safe design, construction, maintenance and use of cylinders and other containers for the transport of compressed gases by road were the responsibility of the Home Office. This report sets out a good overview of the technical knowledge and the UK policy for the use of gases at it date of publication, in 1968. Whilst much of this knowledge and policy has been superseded by subsequent industry documents, standards and legislation, the technical history remains a useful tool for those wanting an understanding of how we used to operate and how this has influenced the way we operate today.