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NewsBCGA updates Code of Practice 48
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has published a revision to its Code of Practice 48, covering the safe filling of third-party owned and/or maintained tanks.
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BCGA calls for nitrous oxide ban
UK trade body the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is calling on the UK Government to ban nitrous oxide.
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CGA and EIGA issue joint statement
CGA and EIGA have issued a joint statement affirming their belief that SPP-supplied brazed aluminium heat exchangers are reliable and safe for use, after their members conducted an inventory and collected the operational histories of these heat exchangers in response to concerns earlier this year.
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New BCGA Chief Executive sets out vision for the future
Negotiating the Covid-19 environment will be a key priority for the new Chief Executive of the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA), who is keen to build on the vital role BCGA members played in providing medical gases and other related gases and equipment during the pandemic.
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MSR-Electronic monitors CO2 leaks in Austrian winery
Deutch gas detection company MSR-Electronic is installing its technology to monitor CO2 leaks in wine tanks located at an Austrian winery in the region of Neusiedlersee.
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LG Polymers CEO arrested in connection with fatal India gas leak
Twelve employees of a South Korean-owned LG Polymers plant have been arrested in connection with the chemical leak in May that killed a dozen people and hospitalised hundreds.
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BCGA publishes revision to Leaflet 11
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has published a revision to its Leaflet 11, covering safety checks for cryogenic tanks.
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Are your safety relief valves really safe?
UK-based valve manufacturer Seetru has observed plenty of market trends in its time, having been in the business since 1949 and celebrated its 70th anniversary last year.
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BCGA updates Code of Practice 42
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has published a revision to its Code of Practice 42, covering the implementation of EIGA carbon dioxide standards.
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Oxygen tank explodes in Toronto
Police are currently investigating an oxygen tank rupture at College Street and Elizabeth Street in Toronto, CP24 reports.
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Industrial Scientific wins gas detection contract
Industrial Scientific and Municipal Emergency Services (MES) have been awarded a $500,000 contract to provide a large state’s Emergency Management Regional Response Team with a complete gas detection and connected safety solution.
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Servomex to reveals process solutions
Gas analysis expert Servomex has launched a new series of webinars to help industrial customers improve their gas analysis in key processes.
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CGA elects Finn, Ebeling as Chair, Vice-Chair
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Board of Directors has unanimously elected John F. (Jack) Finn, of FIBA Technologies, Inc., and Chris Ebeling, of Messer Americas, as 2020 Chair and Vice-Chair respectively.
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Coronavirus: Honeywell expands facemask production
Honeywell has today said that it will build a new production line capable of producing up to 4.5 million FFP2 and FFP3 disposable facemasks per month at its Newhouse site in Scotland.
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Gexcon to open Swedish office
Safety and risk management firm Gexcon is opening a new branch office in Sweden.
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Industrial Scientific launches new product
Gas detection and connected safety company Industrial Scientific has launched the TGX™ Gateway as its newest addition to its connected safety portfolio.
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GSS releases white paper
Scottish technology firm Gas Sensing Solutions (GGS) has released an in-depth white paper study on incubators, to highlight how high-speed sensors can improve CO 2 response time for incubators.
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13 dead, hundreds hospitalised following India gas leak
A chemical leak at a plant in southern India has killed at least 13 people and hospitalised hundreds.
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CGA recognises safety award winners at annual meeting
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has announced the winners of its industry-leading safety awards on a virtual 2020 Annual Meeting.
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Managing enterprise risk
Safety beats in the heart of industrial gases. There are inherant hazards in our operations and a primary role of management is to minimise the risk that these hazards would escalate to become accidents. Some risks have the potential to blow the whole company off course – these are referred ...
