Compressed gases are used for a wide variety of purposes in the university, predominantly for teaching and research purposes.
To guide schools and departments in the safe management, use and storage of gases, reference should be made to the following policy:
University Gas and Cryogens Policy
If needing to calculate whether a room or space will gas detection becuase of oxygen depletion, toxic enrichment or flammable atmosphere, please see here for online calculators and how to apply them.
Gas Concentration Calculators (due for update May 2024)
The main recognised body that issues national guidance and is referred to by the HSE, is the British Compressed Gas Association (BCGA). See the above policy for a list of BCGA guidance that is relevant in the university.
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