Latest training update from the British Compressed Air Society
BCAS has recently invested in a new e-learning portal, allowing delegates to learn at a pace, and from a location, that suits. Here is an update on the latest courses on offer:
BCAS reiterates air treatment advice for COVID-19 concerns
Following ongoing enquiries, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is reiterating its advice to compressed air users to adhere to air treatment best practice during the Coronavirus pandemic.
WEEE2 Directive 2012/19/EU (amending Directive 2002/96/EC) on waste electrical and electronic equipment
Tim Preece, the British Compressed Air Society’s technical officer, provides the latest update on the WEEE2 directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment.
BCAS urges best practice compressed air guidance is maintained during lockdown
The British Compressed Air Society is urging manufacturers and processors to adhere to best practice guidance concerning the treatment, quality and maintenance of compressed air during this period of lockdown. The BCAS technical helpline is receiving an increasing number of enquiries during the Coronavirus pandemic from end-users concerned that their compressed air supply is adequately protected and seeking advice to ensure that there can be no risk from airbourne contaminants.
BCAS new apprenticeship standard
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is now in the final stages of developing its apprenticeship standard for a Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT). Following industry-wide consultation and approval from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), the end-point assessment plan is now being drafted.
BCAS and Primary Engineer announce 2019 winner of the Rogers Knight award
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) and Primary Engineer have announced this year’s recipient of the BCAS Rogers Knight Award 2019 as Allan Crawford from ARC Ltd.
Food grade compressed air safety
The British Compressed Air Society has produced best practice guidance (BPG102) for food and beverage processors on the safe and efficient use of compressed air. Vanda Jones, BCAS executive director, provides an overview of the guide, prepared in conjunction with the British Retail Consortium Trading Limited (BRC) and looks at how it can help processors used compressed air safely and efficiently.
BCAS supports new UK-based supply chain development platform
BCAS, the UK’s only trade association for the compressed air industry, has entered into a partnership with Reshoring UK, a new platform designed to connect manufacturers and suppliers across the UK’s engineering market.
Top tips for PSSR compliance
BCAS’s training and development officer, Roy Brooks, provides a brief overview of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000) and his top ten tips for ensuring compliance.
Pneurop update
In this latest update from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), Tim Preece, BCAS technical officer, reports on some of the key areas of focus for the committee.
Training update
To help owners and users to navigate their way through the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000: S.I.128 (PSSR), BCAS has developed a range of training programmes to provide a detailed understanding of the obligations.
Celebrating a lifetime’s contribution to the compressed air industry
Kevin Prince, director Atlas Copco Ltd and general manager, Atlas Copco – Power Technique Division, was this year’s recipient of the BCAS Lifetime Contribution Award presented on 22 May at the 4th annual Motion Control Industry Awards held at the National Conference Centre near Birmingham.
BCAS seeks industry feedback for new apprenticeship standard
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is seeking feedback on its draft occupational apprenticeship standard for a Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT); and is asking businesses to get involved to ensure the standard meets the needs of the wider industry.
BCAS appoints Atlas Copco’s Mark Ranger as its new vice president
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Mark Ranger, business line manager, Oil-Free Air at Atlas Copco as its new vice president. He will join Jason Morgan, BCAS president in ensuring the society continues to evolve to meet the needs of its members and compressed air end-users, with a particular focus on providing quality training and development.
BCAS launches free best practice guide for air treatment
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched a free best practice guide to help operators and specifiers make an informed choice on which type of compressed air treatment equipment is best suited to the air quality required.
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