Setting the standard for safety throughout the U.S. and Canada

Founded in 1913, the Compressed Gas Association is dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards in the industrial, medical, and food gases industry.

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C-6, Standard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders (12th ed)
C-6.1, Standard for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Alloy Compressed Gas Cylinders (7th ed)
P-5, Care of High Pressure Cylinders for Underwater Breathing (7th ed)
P-83, Guidelines for Cleaning Externally Contaminated Medical Gas Containers (1st ed)
P-82, Standard for Maintenance of Transfer Hoses (1st ed)
PS-60, CGA Position Statement on Prohibition on Refilling Single-Use Cylinders and Containers (1st ed)
PS-7, CGA Position Statement on the Safe Transportation of Compressed Gas Cylinders and Cryogenic Liquid Containers in Passenger Vehicles (5th ed)
SA-32, Safety Alert, Hazards of Compressed Gas Cylinders in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Environment (1st ed)

We offer critical safety information and essential resources for our members.

Setting the Standard for Safety

CGA’s extensive library of technical publications is vital to maintaining a safe industry. All member companies have an equal voice in the standards-setting process, no matter your company’s size. Members also enjoy free access to electronic publications and discounts on other products.

Access to a Network of Experts

Our meetings and events are designed to promote conversations about best practices, incident learnings, and new technologies. As a CGA member, you will have opportunities to learn from leading subject matter experts about practices to help make your operations safer and more cost-effective.

Leveraging a Unified Voice

CGA represents all facets of the industry in the formulation of codes, legislation, and regulations. We maintain strong relationships with key officials so that members receive early warning about upcoming developments and have an opportunity to participate in the policy debate.

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2019 CGA Canada Annual Meeting

September 10 – 11, 2019

Online Registration Closes August 27!

We are excited to welcome CGA members to the vibrant downtown district of Ottawa, Ontario for the 2019 CGA Canada Annual Meeting! This event features a multi-day program of Canadian committee meetings; a keynote by Prof. Graeme W. Norval on CSA Z767, Process Safety Management Standard; networking opportunities, and the presentation of the prestigious Morris Gold Award. Click below to learn more about the event and register today!

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2019 CGA Safety & Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment & Facilities Seminar

October 16 – 17, 2019

Join us for CGA’s 2019 Safety and Reliability Seminar, to be held October 16-17, 2019 at the Hollywood Beach Marriott in Hollywood, Florida. This seminar is open to CGA members and members of affiliated associations. The event focuses on improving the safe operation of air separation facilities and processes, with industry experts from around the world presenting on a range of topics. Click below to learn more and register today!

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Recent News

Join Us Sept. 18 for CGA's Webinar: Mastering the Unique Challenges of Acetylene Piping

August 21, 2019

Ideal for an entry-level and intermediate audience, this webinar is free for all CGA members.

CGA Regulatory Alert (RA-217): DOT PHMSA-Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Miscellaneous Petitions to Reduce Regulatory Burdens

August 16, 2019

We recommend that all CGA members review this notice to determine its applicability to your company.

Be a Part of Our Future – Take CGA's Young Professionals Survey

August 9, 2019

Please take a few moments to complete the survey and help CGA provide the best possible experience for our young industry professionals.

Calculate with Confidence: Properly Size Pressure Relief Devices for Compressed Gas Portable Containers Using the Newly Updated CGA S-1.2

August 8, 2019

Get the new edition of S-1.2 to specify the most optimally-sized PRDs for portable containers.

CGA Regulatory Alert (RA-216): DOT PHMSA-Response to Industry Petition to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Cylinder Requalification Requirements

August 7, 2019

We recommend that all CGA members review this notice to determine its applicability to your company.

CGA’s July 2019 Safety Publications (New Releases & Revisions)

August 4, 2019

Here’s a quick recap of CGA’s new and/or revised safety publications issued in July 2019.

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Setting the standard for safety throughout the U.S. and Canada

Who We Serve

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Recently Published

We offer critical safety information and essential resources for our members.

Setting the Standard for Safety

Access to a Network of Experts

Leveraging a Unified Voice

2019 CGA Canada Annual Meeting

September 10 – 11, 2019

Online Registration Closes August 27!

Registration’s Now Open!

2019 CGA Safety & Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment & Facilities Seminar

October 16 – 17, 2019

Recent News

Join Us Sept. 18 for CGA's Webinar: Mastering the Unique Challenges of Acetylene Piping

CGA Regulatory Alert (RA-217): DOT PHMSA-Hazardous Materials: Adoption of Miscellaneous Petitions to Reduce Regulatory Burdens

Be a Part of Our Future – Take CGA's Young Professionals Survey

Calculate with Confidence: Properly Size Pressure Relief Devices for Compressed Gas Portable Containers Using the Newly Updated CGA S-1.2

CGA Regulatory Alert (RA-216): DOT PHMSA-Response to Industry Petition to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Cylinder Requalification Requirements

CGA’s July 2019 Safety Publications (New Releases & Revisions)

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