Survey reveals dangers of using non-BCAS members
A survey of compressed air end users reveals that a significant number of those not using BCAS members experience problems and worse 19% could be left non-compliant with health and safety and environmental standards.
New appointments
BCAS has made two key appointments recently with Samuel Omojola joining as its new society officer, and Stephen Wright being elected as the Society’s new chairman of the Distribution Committee.
Compressed air supplier reviews
You can check out how BCAS members perform on the independent online review service AirRated at www.referenceline.com/bcas. The site provides customers with a chance to both provide feedback on their service. It also helps them to find recommended compressed air distributors based on these reviews and ratings.
Survey reveals potential dangers of using non-BCAS members
Not using a BCAS member for supply and service could leave you non-compliant with health & safety and environmental standards, a recent survey of compressed air users has revealed.
Measure to improve energy efficiency
Compressed air accounts for 10% of an industrial company’s electricity bill and for some can be far more. Knowing the system’s actual cost will help you justify targeted action to make your system more efficient, states Marion Beaver, technical officer, BCAS.
Pressure and Leak Testing Guide
BCAS has produced its new ‘Pressure and Leak Testing from Compressed Air Systems’ guides, which can be downloaded from www.bcas.org.uk.
Who is competent?
Exactly what is meant by a ‘competent person’ when referring to the drawing up and certifying of written schemes of examinations under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000?
BCAS appoints new president
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed James Maziak, managing director of Maziak Compressor Services, as its 56th president. He takes over the role from Andy Jones, managing director of Mattei Compressors, who has held the position for the past two years. Maziak will continue to ensure that the society evolves to meet the needs of both its members and compressed air end-users.
Inspiring children to be an engineer
The Rogers Knight Award to recognise engineers who work with teachers to inspire pupils about a future in industry has been won by Angus MacRae, senior engineer at Unity Partnership. The award was created by the Primary Engineer organisation in partnership with BCAS to commemorate the life and work of Rogers Knight, a past president of BCAS.
Free Food Guide
BCAS has made its ‘Food and Beverage Grade Compressed Air – Best Practice Guideline’ a free download from its website www.bcas.org.uk. It would previously have cost £50.00.
Whitepaper to reduce energy consumption
BCAS has launched a 16-page whitepaper ‘Reducing Energy Consumption from Compressed Air Usage’ for energy and plant managers responsible for the performance of a compressed air system.
ISO11011 – correctly serviced
By Marion Beaver, technical officer, BCAS. (pictured)
Work safe
Used responsibly compressed air is a vital commodity to industry, but used incorrectly it can pose a serious health and safety hazard.
Train to gain
With compressed air used in many thousands of applications across the globe, it is essential that operators have a thorough understanding of its uses and risks to ensure that they operate it properly and safely.
Brexit opportunities
Now that business is settling down following the EU Referendum, it is time to turn our attention to the future so that the compressed air industry can make the most of any opportunities.
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