CGA’s 2022 Safety Awards Program: Call for Nominations / Submissions

The Compressed Gas Association’s annual Safety Awards Program recognizes the dedication to safety exhibited by member companies and individuals. We are now accepting nominations/submissions for multiple awards.

Now Available Online: CGA Handbook Gas Monographs

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.

Committee Spotlight on CGA Security Committee

CGA’s Security Committee is one of the 25 committees dedicated to supporting the CGA mission of providing technical and safety information through standard development. The Security Committee’s mission is to help protect people, property, environment, information, and reputation by enhancing security in the compressed gas industry.

2022 Hydrogen Takeaways

Throughout the course of the year, CGA staff presented at ten hydrogen conferences, sharing our Safety is Step One message with more than 32,000 conference attendees. Many of these events connected us with audiences well outside of our membership – from fueling station operators, to utility companies, to aviation and aerospace companies.

2022 CGA Publications

CGA’s Committees have been hard at work in 2022 and have published, revised, and reaffirmed more than 60 publications.

Publication Spotlight: P-97, Guideline for the Safe Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders

CGA has recently published a first edition publication P-97, Guideline for the Safe Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders . Formerly known as S-8, this document dates back to 2007, when the first edition was issued with the title Recommendations to Minimize Hazards of CG-7 Pressure Relief Valves and Ancillary Devices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders.

Event Recap: Critical Leadership Skills for a Safety and Health Focused Culture

On November 10, 2022, CGA’s Young & Emerging Professionals Committee hosted a webinar titled, Critical Leadership Skills for a Safety and Health Focused Culture. The webinar attracted attendees from across the industry and capped a robust schedule of Young & Emerging Professionals events in 2022.

CGA Announces 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan

Today, CGA is announcing its new three-year strategic plan . This plan builds on CGA’s strengths as a globally recognized industry leader and drives us to adapt to the changing needs of our membership.

Standard for Large Insulated Liquid Carbon Dioxide Systems at User Sites (G-6.1)

CGA has released the eighth edition of G-6.1, Standard for Large Insulated Liquid Carbon Dioxide Systems at User Sites. This publication is one of a series compiled by CGA to meet the demand for information on the production, transportation, handling, and storage of carbon dioxide in gaseous, liquid, and solid states.

Event Recap: 2022 Cylinder Requalification Operations Safety Seminar

CGA’s 2022 Cylinder Requalification Operations Safety Seminar was held November 1-3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The seminar attracted over 100 participants from at least 9 different countries!
This year’s 3-day seminar focused on cylinder requalification, cylinder valves, and regulatory issues.