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Inquest into van explosion - jurors told "it was highly likely the explosion could have been prevented"

On 26 May 2007 an explosion occurred in a van travelling through Wolsingham, County Durham that resulted in the death of the driver. The inquest into the accident was held in October 2008, please click here to view a summary of the findings, as published in The Northern Echo.

 

 

Sharing our expertise - British Compressed Gases Association Annual Conference April 2008

Safer working practices within the gases industry was the key theme throughout the day.

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Risk Assessments

Over recent years, Risk Assessments have become a statutory requirement for employers under the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999.

It is important to use the knowledge and expertise of those people within your organisation who are best placed to have a practical understanding of the risks arising from those activities that are undertaken.

With respect to specialised areas, such as the use of gas cylinders and cryogenic liquids, a problem may exist in that, if individuals who are undertaking the Risk Assessment don’t fully appreciate the hazards that exist with certain commodities or processes, then these hazards may be overlooked or
not identified at all.

Gas Safe’s consultants are industry trained, experienced individuals who have many years experience of not only the gas industry but also the numerous processes supplied by industrial gases.

Our consultants are able to come onto your site and undertake detailed, specific Risk Assessments of all activities utilising gas cylinders and cryogenic liquids.

Our on-site Risk Assessment package provides organisations with an invaluable overview of the hazards and risks that may be present within the workplace and readily identifies high risk activities that require immediate attention as well as methodologies to reduce risk levels and ensure compliance with relevant Legislation and Codes of Practice.

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Click here to go to Consultancy pages to find out how we can help your organisation.

 

HSE issues warning on transport of acetylene cylinders following explosion in Wolsingham, County Durham

On 26 May 2007 an explosion occurred in a van travelling through Wolsingham, County Durham that resulted in the death of the driver. The resultant investigation was transferred from Durham Constabulary to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

The initial investigation has established that the incident is most likely to have been caused by an explosion of acetylene gas from oxy-acetylene cutting equipment being carried in the vehicle. HSE's investigation into the underlying issues leading to the explosion is ongoing, in the meantime, all users of oxy-acetylene equipment are being asked to urgently review their safety precautions.

Pam Waldron, HSE’s Head of Operations in the North East, said: "Whilst the investigation continues it is important that all users of oxy-acetylene equipment review their cylinder transport arrangements. Instruction and training of employees in safe operation, including regular checks of equipment condition and functioning, are needed to prevent any further… (incidents).”

 

Gas Safe Interactive launched by Gas Safe Greg

Gas Safe is pleased to announce the launch of Gas Safe Interactive which provides e-learning packages as an alternate delivery medium to traditional, tutor-led training workshops.

Click here to be taken to the Gas Safe Interactive website to find out more and view demonstration modules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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