articleIn a busy start to 2017, BCAS (British Compressed Air Society) introduces its new Pressure and Leak Testing guide, considers 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, and a new president takes the helm
articleCompressed 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 at BCAS
articleA 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
articleAirUser asked the British Compressed Air Society to answer some of the questions it is most frequently asked. Three of these are detailed below
articleThe correct installation and commissioning of compressed air piping is vital for an ongoing safe and efficient compressed air system. Here Marion Beaver, technical officer for BCAS outlines best practice
articleBCAS works directly on behalf of the compressed air and vacuum industry to advise on, shape and, at times, challenge the creation of EU and UK legislation, directives and standards. Here, the Society provides a round-up of some of the latest work that Pneurop – the European committee of manufactures of compressors, vacuum pumps and pneumatic tools – is undertaking
articleTraining is a vital ingredient for modern businesses with a host of benefits, ranging from employee motivation and retention, to demonstrating competence to implementing safe working practices. Here’s an overview of some of the latest courses available from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS)
productHere Vanda Jones, executive director for the British Compressed Air Society, examines the role of the trade association in modern industry, particularly in the light of the ongoing Brexit negotiations and the positive influence such organisations can have on securing our industrial future
articleThe compressed air industry has had an excellent record of minimising energy consumption through design and servicing, but now it is time for a step change as the EU commission pushes industry towards resource efficiency and the circular economy. Marion Beaver, Technical Officer at BCAS takes a look at what it means moving forwards.
articleThe last 12 months have seen huge changes in the political and economic landscape. In this report for AirUser, Vanda Jones, executive director of BCAS considers what has happened over the last year, shares her thoughts on what needs to happen moving forwards, and outlines the crucial role that a trade association plays in providing industry with a platform to voice its opinions
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