Gas cylinders are so commonplace that it’s easy to forget that they’re extremely hazardous. Even those containing inert gases need special care. Review your current arrangements with our checklist.
Published 05.12.2019
Moving gas cylinders, particularly the larger ones, is a real challenge. They are heavy and awkward, especially if they need to be carried for distances or up or down steps. What are the rules?
Published 19.05.2017
The industry body which advises on compressed gases safety has published an update guidance sheet to help you understand the cylinder colour coding and labelling rules. What does it say?
Published 21.06.2018
You have a couple of cans of petrol at your workplace which you keep in the cage where you store flammable gases. Is this acceptable or do you need to do more in the interests of safety?
Published 02.10.2015
The British Compressed Gases Association has warned that the hospitality industry is at risk of using low quality dispense gas products which are being offered by non-reputable suppliers. What’s the
danger?
Published 10.10.2019
The British Compressed Gases Association has published a new guidance document aimed at those who use gas cylinders in the catering and leisure industries. When might you find this useful and what’s
covered?
Published 29.04.2021
A colleague recently experienced a safety scare over a gas leak. To avoid this happening to you, you’ve decided to update your gas safety procedures. How should you approach this and what topics
should be included?
Published 08.06.2005
The British Compressed Gases Association has published a revised Code of Practice which defines the principles of safe practice for the storage of gas cylinders and bundles. What has changed and what
do you need to know?
Published 07.11.2022
You’ve been informed that you have a legal requirement to inspect gas regulators annually and to replace them every five years. Is this strictly true, or is it a myth created by those selling the
equipment?
Published 23.03.2009
The HSE is currently having a big push on Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) safety. Its main focus is on fixed installations, but inspectors will be looking at portable cylinder storage too. So how
should you be storing them on your site?
Published 06.05.2010