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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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)
SP-J, Safety Poster, Proper Cart Usage for Liquid Cylinders (1st ed)
SP-K, Safety Poster, Wear Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (1st ed)
SP-L, Safety Poster, Enclosed Spaces Can Be Unsafe (1st ed)
SP-M, Safety Poster, Misuse of Adaptors Can Be Dangerous (1st ed)
SP-N, Safety Poster, Plan Your Trip to Avoid a Tip (1st ed)
V-1, Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections (14th ed)
C-6.3, Standard for Visual Inspection of Low Pressure Aluminum Alloy Compressed Gas Cylinders (4th ed)
S-1.2, Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 2-Portable Containers for Compressed Gases (10th ed)
SP-I, Safety Poster, Separating Incompatible Gases (2nd ed)

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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 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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Registration now open for the
2019 CGA Canada Annual Meeting!

September 10 – 11, 2019

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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Recent News

How IBR Petitions Get Developed within CGA

July 10, 2019

Discover step-by-step how CGA committees petition regulatory agencies to incorporate our publications by reference, making those standards federally enforceable.

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

July 3, 2019

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

Decoding the Mysteries of ‘IBR’

June 27, 2019

Ever wonder what "IBR" or Incorporated by Reference means? We explain the process, and give examples of CGA publications that have been IBR'd into US federal regulations.

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

June 23, 2019

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

GAWDA Distributors Encouraged to Participate in Valuable CGA Subscription Program

June 14, 2019

In May, CGA’s Rich Gottwald presented at GAWDA’s Spring Management Conference, encouraging distributor members to participate in the CGA Subscription Program.

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