GAS SAFETY BLOG
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Cylinder Test Rings: What They Mean and Why They Matter
What are the plastic rings on the top of a gas cylinder? A question we are often asked, these are called Cylinder Test Rings. They tell the gas company when a cylinder is next due to be taken out of […]
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Flashbacks and Flashback Arrestors: What the Regulations Require
We are often asked the question: is it a legal requirement to fit flashback arrestors? If you are using acetylene in England, Scotland or Wales, the simple answer is yes. The Acetylene Safety (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 […]
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Gas Safe in the Community
Grassroots sports clubs are struggling across the country, yet local teams remain a lifeline for many people. Gas Safe is committed to supporting its community in Cheshire and is proud to play a part in keeping local sport alive. Sports […]
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Fitting the Correct Regulator
A pressure regulator is a key piece of gas control equipment (fitted to the outlet of the gas cylinder valve or manifold). It reduces the high pressure of the gas from the cylinder pressure to the lower pressure or flow […]
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Safe Systems of Work
Many companies have risk assessments covering the handling, storage and use of gases within their organisation. It is a legal requirement to do so and it’s the first port of call when an incident occurs, but is it enough? Even […]
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The Importance of Team Work
Why Teamwork Matters in Our Business Teamwork within Gas Safe is crucial in business because it fosters synergy, leading to greater overall outcomes than individual efforts alone, and benefits both the organisation and its employees through increased productivity, innovation and […]
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Site Safety Surveys
Keeping Your Site Safe and Compliant Doesn’t Have to be Complicated What is a site safety survey? Our site safety surveys are a comprehensive assessment of the storage, handling and use of compressed or liquefied gases on your site(s). They […]
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6 Common Errors When Decanting Liquid Nitrogen
There are many safety errors operators can make when decanting liquid nitrogen. Here are the 6 most common errors that we see: 1. Not following an approved standard operating procedure A standard operating procedure (sometimes called a method statement or […]
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Liquid Nitrogen Training in Temperature Calibration
We recently undertook a liquid nitrogen decanting workshop for a company that has been pioneering the latest developments in temperature calibration and measurement for over 40 years. The company develop innovative solutions for calibration facilities in over 125 countries. They are […]
