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CGA develops and publishes the broadest distribution of technical information, standards, and recommendations for safe and environmentally responsible practices in the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and use of industrial gases.

 

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The Compressed Gas Association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards and safe practices in the industrial gas industry. Corporate involvement in CGA activities is an essential element of being a part of the industry. Membership offers many opportunities.



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As the ANSI-accredited administrator for several U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), CGA serves as the link for various ISO committees and subcommittees. A list of current ballot items for U.S. TAG members is provided. Links to international web sites give up-to-date information on standards activity in the international arena.

 

The Compressed Gas Association, founded in 1913, is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards and safe practices in the industrial and medical gas industry.


News:

CGA & GAWDA Subscription Program

In 2011, the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) and CGA entered a partnership which will allow GAWDA Distributor and Canadian Distributor Members to gain free access to CGA’s electronic safety publication library. We are pleased to announce that access for our members will begin on February 1, 2012.

Free Safety Information:

Safety Alerts

Safety Posters

FDA Posters Medical Gas Mix-ups

 

For information on inhalation abuse visit:

National Inhalant Prevention Coalition

Alliance for Consumer Education, Inhalant Abuse Prevention Program


New/Revised Publications:

G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air

M-4, Validation of Medical Cylinder Filling Systems

M-10, Food Safety Management Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Gas Manufacturers

P-2.7, Guide for the Safe Storage, Handling, and Use of Small Portable Liquid Oxygen Systems in Health Care Facilities

P-8.8, Safe Design and Operation of Cryogenic Enclosures

P-17, Procedures for Pneumatic Retesting of Cargo and Portable Tanks

SA-22, Safety Alert, Potential of Carbonated Beverage Systems to Create a Life-Threatening Environment

S-1.1, Pressure Relief Device Standards-
Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases

V-9, Compressed Gas Association Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valves

 
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