The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publishes a growing library of resources for users at all experience levels with our industry’s products, as a means of communicating safety information on a wide variety of important topics.
Publications
CGA maintains a library of over 400 publications, safety alerts, safety bulletins, technical bulletins, technical reports, training materials, and our Handbook of Compressed Gases.
Safety Posters
Free downloadable safety posters. Take advantage of and share these free resources to help ensure that all those who come in contact with our industry’s products, may do so safely.
Safety Information
For many of our most popular and searched compressed gases, we publish a “Safety Resource Center”, which provides safety information, related free poster downloads, and other resources in one place.
E-Learning Modules
Our growing library of eLearning modules present core concepts from our standards library in a format that is accessible and engaging for employees who are new to the industry.
News
We publish a steady stream of news articles to this section of our website to help keep all those in the compressed gas industry – both CGA members and non-members – fully informed.
Hydrogen Safety
Hydrogen has been growing in popularity as a viable renewable energy source. CGA has standards, guides, infographics, videos, and more to help learn about hydrogen safety.
Featured Resource
CGA is modernizing the CGA Handbook of Compressed Gases by making it a virtual tool, and we are pleased to announce that the gas monographs are now available in electronic format and can be accessed by going to the Handbook publication detail page and then clicking on the “Handbook Online” button.
The gas monographs provide information on the properties, uses, emergency response, safety, and special handling information for fifty-eight (58) of the most common compressed gases. Each gas monograph opens with basic identifying information: chemical name of the gas, its chemical symbol, synonyms, CAS registry number, DOT and TC proper shipping name, classification, labels, assigned UN number, and GHS classification.
Recent News
Publication Spotlight: CGA G-5.5
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA), working through the International Harmonization Council (IHC), has released CGA G-5.5, Standard for Hydrogen Vent Systems. This updated publication provides harmonized safety guidance for designing, fabricating, testing, and operating hydrogen vent systems.
Introducing: YEP Liaisons
Getting involved in a CGA technical committee opens the door to professional connections, opportunities to contribute and pathways to leadership. For someone new to CGA or early in their career, knowing where to begin can make all the difference.
Voices of CGA: Krista Lee Reflects on 27 Years of Publishing for Safety
As Director of Publishing at the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), Krista has watched publications transform, technology change the way we communicate, and the association grow, all while bringing her own experience, creativity and dedication to the work.
Vision 2030: If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu
There is an old saying in public policy: If you are not at the table, you are on the menu. For the compressed gas industry, that is more than a clever turn of phrase. It is a warning – and an imperative.
The Gases Behind the Chips: Why Compressed Gases Are Critical to Semiconductor Manufacturing
When most people think about semiconductor manufacturing, they picture silicon wafers, cleanrooms, photolithography equipment and increasingly sophisticated microchips. They probably do not picture cylinders, pipelines, bulk tanks, valves, gas cabinets and ultra-high-purity gas systems. But they should.
Before the Storm: El Niño, Severe Weather and CGA Safety Resources
As summer begins to wind down and fall approaches, severe weather preparedness should remain top of mind for compressed gas operations. Hurricane season continues through November, and the months ahead can bring flooding, high winds and other weather-related hazards that affect facilities, cylinders and related equipment.
