Author: Paul Pflieger

By Paul Pflieger, Director of Marketing and Communications, CGA As we mark National Safety Month this June, it’s an ideal time to emphasize the importance of safety in our daily lives. At the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), we believe that safety should be a constant priority, not just a focus for one month out of the year. National Safety Month, initiated by the National Safety Council, is dedicated to raising awareness about critical safety issues. At CGA, our mission aligns with this goal as we strive to enhance safety standards in the compressed gas industry. We would like to highlight…

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CGA C-1, Methods for Pressure Testing Compressed Gas Cylinders, is the most accessed publication in the growing library of 380+ publications the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) offers. It is also the most accessed publication by members of the GAWDA Distributor Safety Program, which offers complimentary access to CGA’s complete electronic library. C-1 provides an in-depth review of operating and equipment requirements to properly perform pressure testing of compressed gas cylinders. Tests reviewed in this safety standard include the water jacket method, direct expansion method, and proof pressure method. The C-1 safety standard, now in its 12th edition, is published by the…

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