The Risks and Hazards

There are risks and hazards associated with the use of compressed gases. In every business things sometimes go wrong and the unwary employer is in danger of becoming the victim of a serious and notifiable accident.

Every Accident has a Cause

Simple precautions and procedures can reduce the risk of accidents and minimise the consequences and implications for the employer.

ARE YOUR COMPRESSED GAS PIPELINES SAFE ?

Regulations

The Health and safety at Work Act 1974 and the Schools and Colleges Act BS 4163-2000 requires employers to take all reasonable precautions in the prevention of accidents. This is often interpreted by the Health and Safety Executive the use of best practice, and implies that industry standards and codes of practice must be adhered to.

Industry Standards

Publications of the British Standards Institute(BSI) and the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) set the minimum specification for equipment and installation.

Competent Persons

It is also necessary to ensure that only Competent Persons are used for system specification,installation and testing, and that all relevant employees are trained in the safe use of the gases and equipment.

RESONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE REST WITH THE EMPLOYER. DO YOUR SYSTEMS COMPLY?