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Updated & Improved e-Learning Courses

By Thomas Heeley | 21 March, 2024
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Updated & Improved e-Learning Courses @PGStraining We have been working hard to update and improve our e-Learning courses, to provide users with a smoother sounding experience! #Cryogenic #CompressedAir #Dryice #elearning #Gas Visit us at www.pgstraining.com for more information.

Another Busy Week Ahead

By Thomas Heeley | 7 March, 2024
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Giving our courses across the UK – take a look at where we will be next week! Another busy week coming for #gassafety courses from @PGSTraining Enquire now for April and May bookings – Be proactive, be safe! Visit our website for more information, http://pgstraining.com

The Installation & Maintenance of Compressed Gas Systems

By Thomas Heeley | 23 February, 2024
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The Installation & Maintenance of Compressed Gas Systems Do you know what a great Compressed Gas System looks like? Delegates who attend The Installation & Maintenance of Compressed Gas Systems qualification from Proactive Gas Safety will gain valuable insight from experienced industry professionals whilst earning 2 Level 3 Qualifications. Organisations who have attended the course […]

Black Friday Sale 2023!

By Thomas Heeley | 16 November, 2023
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Black Friday Sale – Gas Safety e-Learning from Proactive Gas Safety. Black Friday Sale – Gas Safety e-Learning from Proactive Gas Safety. Purchase any e-Learning course between 17-30 November 2023 and receive 10% discount! Want to pay via purchase order – no problem, contact admin@pgstraining.com or call 01606 872864. Use the Code: PGS#BF10 View & […]

Autumn News

By Thomas Heeley | 25 October, 2023
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Accumulator Training We have recently welcomed Graham Miller to our Team.  Graham is an incredibly knowlegable Trainer with a wealth of experience within the Accumulator & Hydraulic Industry; including 31 years with Parker Hannifin, Olaer & Fawcett Christie Hydraulics, 9 years with AP Precision Hydraulics and is currently the principal UK Expert representing BSI/BFPA at […]

BCGA – Technical Information Sheet 49 (TIS49) – Update!

By Thomas Heeley | 18 May, 2023
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BCGA has updates their Technical Information Sheet (TIS49) Make sure you read whats new! BCGA have recently issued a new document to provide assistance when completing a compressed gases risk assessment. Technical Information Sheet 49 (TIS49) ‘Risk assessment considerations for activities involving compressed gas cylinders within the workplace.’ This may be downloaded free from the […]

CP7 Refresher course @PGS Head office today!

By Thomas Heeley | 22 March, 2023
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We are running our very own CP7 Refresher course at our head office! Today we are running a CP7 one day refresher course at our Head Office in sunny Cheshire. Hoping to finish the practical session before those black clouds arrive!With Jake Rambaldini from Rambaldini Welding Services and Steve Wright from Mars Petcare If you […]

The Health & Safety Event 2023!

By Thomas Heeley | 1 February, 2023
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The Health and Safety Event is nearly here! #HSE2023 We are pleased to be exhibiting at the annual Health & Safety Event at the NEC. Last year it was a real pleasure speaking to our existing customers and new contacts who share the same health & safety mindset. The event is a great opportunity for […]

Our Installation & Maintenance Qualification is shaping up to be very popular!

By Thomas Heeley | 20 January, 2023
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Do you know your #PSSR from your #gassafety regs, do you know what a great Compressed Gas System looks like? Our Installation & Maintenance Qualification is shaping up to be very popular. Day three of the course is all about getting practical – fault finding, pressure testing and equipment selection are some of the skills […]

Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year

By rebecca Miller | 21 December, 2022
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Proactive Gas Safety would like to extend our good wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all our valued network of clients and suppliers. This year in lieu of Christmas cards our charitable donation will be made to The Joshua Tree, who support families living with childhood cancers. 2023 will mark our 20th year […]

CP7 Gas Equipment Inspector courses in partnership with ESAB

20 June, 2018
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PGS are delighted to partner with ESAB, to deliver Oxy-Fuel CP7 Gas Equipment Inspector courses “ESAB are highly respected within the welding industry and their inspector course has long been recognised as a leading training solution for gas inspectors.PGS are therefore delighted to be offered the opportunity, to take over the reins and deliver our CP7 Gas Equipment Inspector training […]

Date marking of gas accessories

9 May, 2018
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BCGA issue TIS 18 Revision 3: 2018 – Date marking of gas accessories Gas equipment will age and deteriorate over time, regardless of the external appearance, internal components such as rubber valves and seals will deteriorate from the time of manufacture. It is for this reason that regular equipment inspections are required. TS18 refers to components, such as pressure regulators, […]

Flashback Arrestors Standard Update

8 May, 2018
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Flashback Arrestors (FBA) Gas Welding Equipment Safety Devices incorporating a flame (flashback) arrestor BS EN 730-1:2002 has been replaced by BS EN ISO 5175-1:2017 Flashback Arrestors purchased from 2018 may now be seen with the new number ISO 5175-1 5 Year Life Replace Flashback Arrestors every 5 years or according to manufacturer’s recommendations Check the manufacturer’s date stamp or coding […]

Proactive Gas Safety on show…

18 April, 2018
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The Health & Safety Event 2018 What an exciting week week for Proactive Gas Safety… Following on from the success of 2017’s stand, we exhibited again at the Health and Safety Event NEC from 10-12th April. It was great to meet and chat with safety professionals from the industry, meet up with familiar faces and reach exciting new contacts. As […]

Compressed gases in an enclosed space

26 February, 2018
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The management of risk when using compressed gases in enclosed workplaces. Guidance Note 11 – Revision 4: 2018 from the British Compressed Gases Association This publication provides guidance that can be used in the assessment of risk associated with gases in enclosed workplaces. To help identify where hazardous atmospheres may occur and to advise on control measures that may be […]

Gas Cylinders in Fires – Guidance from the BCGA

28 September, 2017
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Gas Cylinders in Fires – What you Should Know Gas cylinders are designed to contain gases under pressure. However,  cylinders are at risk of failure and may rupture due to the combined effects of increasing pressure and weakening of the cylinder wall when exposed to extreme heat – therefore it is important that users understand how to respond in the […]

Gas Bottle Storage

10 July, 2017
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The safe storage of gas cylinders is the starting point to working safely with compressed gases To assist in the day to day management of your gas store PGS have created ‘Know Your Stores’ available to download as a PDF and to purchase from our shop. For those tasked with the planning and construction of a compressed gas cylinder storage facility, […]

Helen’s Sahara Trek for St Luke’s Hospice

4 July, 2017
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Helen’s Trek Sahara Challenge In October 2017 PGS commercial director Helen Brewin will take on a 50km Sahara Trek raising funds for our local hospice, St Luke’s in Winsford, Cheshire. Helen decided to take on the challenge in memory of her Dad who passed away last year.  In addition, Helen wanted to set herself a challenge in her 60th year St Luke’s […]

Oxy-fuel gas safety training and practical cutting for the automotive industry.

10 November, 2016
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Halfords Autocentres and PGS Training Oxy-fuel gas safety training and practical cutting for the automotive industry. Earlier this year PGS were delighted to win a contract to deliver training to 750+ Halfords Autocentre Colleagues. PGS were uniquely placed to deliver nationally accredited gas safety training for users of oxy-fuel gases (oxygen & acetylene) and equipment including practical cutting skills to […]

Understanding regulator date codes

3 June, 2016
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Regulator Date Codes In order to comply with best practice it is necessary to replace your pressure regulator at least 5 years after manufacture, or in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Although manufacturers and suppliers of regulators are not required to date mark regulators many adopt the best practice of doing so. Various systems of date marking may be used, making […]

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