Publications

EIGA Member companies are frequently asked how to treat a cylinder whose date of next periodic test expires whilst at a customer site. The same question could arise for composite cylinders with limited service life. The purpose of this EIGA Technical Bulletin is to state the EIGA position on how such cylinders should be treated and provide guidance on the subject.

EIGA supports the use of beryllium copper for finished components such as springs and diaphragms within valves, regulators and similar accessories used for medical applications

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.

This publication marks the launch of a set of life saving rules which can be used in the industrial gas industry to mitigate risk and reduce fatalities and serious injuries. EIGA believes that if all workers in our industry follow a fundamental set of rules, many serious or potentially fatal accidents could be avoided. Life Saving Rules are intended to remind workers of the hazards and to refer to their local risk assessments. The rules were developed from knowledge of accidents and incidents, especially those which are particular to the gas industry. Each Rule consists of a simple icon and descriptive text, with additional detailed guidance to explain why the Rule is important and what aspects workers and supervisors should focus on. The rules are intended to be widely shared and in the end they may be used to reinforce existing in-company safety messages and/or to provide the basis of a safety culture in any member company. Member companies may wish to omit individual rules in order to best align with existing company safety rules and published programmes. Each Rule is also linked to relevant EIGA publications which provide guidance on controls and barriers which, if used properly, can prevent or avoid potentially fatal incidents. The publication of the main document (Doc 924) is accompanied with the publication of a brochure and poster as Safety Leaflets (SL 06 and SL 07) and a presentation as an EIGA Training Package (TP 46).