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Carriage of small size gas cylinders in motor vehicles
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DaveBridle  
#1 Posted : 06 March 2014 11:44:09(UTC)
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DaveBridle
I am after some advice from fellow professionals regarding the carriage of small size (size AZ or AD) gas cylinders in private motor vehicles. As part of my role I am responsible for writing the policy regarding Medical Gases and as such there is a need to include the safe transportation of small size cylinders within motor vehicles used by our community nurses. The cylinders are contained within a specially designed "grab" bag that is padded and is not connected to any other device during transportation. In addition to the training of staff (i.e. how to safely transport, carry and what to do in event of accident etc.) and signage on vehicles, I am trying to ascertain what else I need to include, as the quantity carried is below the threshold specified by Carriage Regs.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Best regards,

Dave
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jay  
#2 Posted : 06 March 2014 12:10:55(UTC)
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jay
The free leaflets from British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) may be of use and they also refer to other comprehensive guidance from BCGA;-

The carriage of small quantities of gas cylinders on vehicles. Revision 4: 2014 -L1
This leaflet highlights the basic legal and safety requirements for transporting small quantities of gas cylinders on a vehicle whilst at work and provides sound advice if transporting gas cylinders for personal use
http://www.bcga.co.uk/publications/L1.pdf


Medical oxygen in a vehicle. 201 L13
This leaflet highlights the key safety information for patients and drivers where medical oxygen cylinders or medical liquid oxygen equipment is used and / or transported for personal use in a vehicle.
http://www.bcga.co.uk/publications/L13.pdf
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DaveBridle  
#3 Posted : 06 March 2014 12:24:21(UTC)
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DaveBridle
Jay,

Many thanks for the information.
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