Publications

The Technical Bulletin describes the method for the determination of non-volatile hydrocarbons in metallic gas cylinders and metallic liners of composite cylinders. The acceptance criteria are not given, these should be agreed with the cylinder manufacturer. The Technical Bulletin is intended for all those who are involved in the specification of cleanliness levels for gas cylinders such as those purchasing or preparing cylinders.

The Technical Bulletin deals with an issue raised by a cylinder maker who recommended the discontinuation of the use of carbon steel cylinders manufactured before 1930, the so-called "first generation" cylinders. Following a review by EIGA of data for cylinders produced before 1930, EIGA rejected the recommendation and this Technical Bulletin gives details of the review and the decision.

Analysis studies, carried out by the gases industry, have shown that the levels of microbiological contamination of compressed, liquefied and cryogenic gases are well below the levels specified in the European Pharmacopoeia Chapter 5.1.4

There are critical steps Healthcare Facilities can take to reduce the risk of fires involving medical oxygen

Cylinder handling occurs every day and is responsible for many incidents and occurrences. This Safety Leaflet is intended to provide a poster that can be displayed in facilities to remind operators of the simple dos and don’ts of cylinder handling.

Every year many incidents occur during transportation of Dry Ice (solid carbon dioxide) in inappropriate vehicles. Unfortunately, this frequently results in severe incidents. Many of these could have been avoided if basic safety rules had been followed. EIGA has developed a serious of publications aimed at helping customers to transport gases and Dry Ice more safely in "non dedicated" vehicles. This Safety Leaflet is intended to be shared with customers collecting Dry Ice packages from sites or retail centres. The leaflets explain the safety hazards and then describe the basic precautions to be taken to stay safe.

Every year many incidents occur during transportation of gas cylinders or cryogenic receptacles in inappropriate vehicles. Unfortunately, this frequently results in severe incidents. Many of these could have been avoided if basic safety rules had been followed. EIGA has developed a serious of publications aimed at helping customers to transport gases and Dry Ice more safely in "non dedicated" vehicles. This Safety Leaflet is intended to be shared with customers collecting cylinders or cryogenic receptacles from sites or retail centres. The leaflets explain the safety hazards and then describe the basic precautions to be taken to stay safe.

The Safety Leaflet is intended to promote the safe transport, use and storage of acetylene cylinders. It gives guidance on all aspects related to these activities.

The air we breathe contains about 21% oxygen. Without oxygen we would die in a matter of minutes. It may be hard to believe, but oxygen can be also dangerous! Every year several incidents are reported where workers’ oxygen enriched clothing catch fire. Fires in an oxygen enriched atmosphere start easily and are very intense, so people can suffer very serious burns, which are often fatal. This leaflet summarises the risks and hazards of oxygen enrichment, identifies common causes of enrichment and the precautions that should be taken and references the EIGA Life Saving Rule on the hazards of dealing with oxygen. Other EIGA documents that will help to train staff and create safe systems of work when using oxygen are referenced, including the recently revised Doc. 04 Fire Hazards of Oxygen and Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres.

Each year there are a number of deaths reported to EIGA that involve asphyxiation caused by industrial gases. The majority of these fatalities are caused by people entering a confined space where there is an oxygen deficient atmosphere, usually caused by the presence of an inert gas. EIGA believes that all workers should understand and search for potential asphyxiation hazards, in enclosed spaces as well as near to equipment containing gases or cryogenic liquids... take care and warn others. EIGA’s safety leaflet explains the common risks and hazards, the causes and effects of asphyxiation and provides basic guidance on procedures that should be observed to stay safe. It contains an outline summary of the hazards of inert gases, methods that can be used to control the risks in the workplace and provides references to other EIGA documents.