PHMSA is issuing this safety advisory notice to inform the public, industrial gas stakeholders, and relevant government officials of the...

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One of the more recent controversies in the compressed gas market is the use of MAE testing to extend the service life of Carbon Fiber...

I am always amazed when asked the question; “Why do I need refresher training, when I have been doing this job every day?” Many people...

Entities that work with compressed gasses fall under the jurisdiction of both the Department of Transportation (via 49 CFR) and the...

Luxfer has finally released its position on Eddy Current Testing of Luxfer cylinders made of 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy. The short version is...

A new tool in the tool box for anyone dealing with hazardous materials is the new online chemical database that has been launched by the...

I have been involved in HAZMAT response and training for over 10 years and it still amazes me that there is still a lack of awareness in...

Two popular models of SCUBA tanks have had thier special permits renewed by PHMSA (USDOT).  The USDOT has confirmed that both SP14932 and...

These days, no subject is without controversy or drama and that includes the cylinder manufacturing industry. Recently, the Department of...

Two new regulations for re-qualification of cylinders will become mandatory starting Monday - January 23, 2017. New Re-qualification...

An issue has been found with the 2016 ERG’s that were part of the first batches printed. On page 13, ROAD TRAILER IDENTIFICATION CHART,...

If you’re a first responder, or involved with Hazardous Materials in any way, you should be familiar with the Emergency Response...

If you are a facility that hydrotests compressed gas cylinders, you need to read this. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety...

As some people may have heard, there is the report of the rupture of a recreational SCUBA cylinder in Sidney, Australia this week....

American Cylinder and Safety is proud to announce that we are now carrying and selling the new PSI-PCI, Inc SCBA Valve Removal tool. This...

When an owner drops off a cylinder to be re-qualified, they expect that the hydrotester will not cut corners. After all, when a cylinder...

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has released the most current (2016) version of NFPA53: Recommended Practice on Materials,...

As you should be aware by now, the USA is transitioning over to the new Global Harmonization System/Hazardous Communication Standard....

Do you store compressed gas cylinders in your workplace? The odds are, you probably do. Compressed gasses are used in industries ranging...