Terms and regulations
Relevant regulations and terms give clear references to handling dangerous gases and working within endangered areas. Institutes and authorities help you to acquaint yourself with the valid terms and regulations.
Here you will find some useful internet addresses, which give comprehensive information to you. For special requirements the GfG experts are at your disposal. Please call us or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Helpful websites
British Safety Industry Federation: GfG is a member of BSIF, UK's leading trade body within the safety industry
The Health and Safety Executive: HSE is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety
Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Safety and health at work in particular are not luxuries in times of globalization and international competition
European Agency for Safety and Health on Work: Terms and regulation for different sectors
VDI The Association of German Engineers: Established in 1856, the VDI is today the largest engineering association in Western Europe
DVGW German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water: The DVGW is indispensable for the industry self-regulation in the gas and water supply industry Germany and Europe
The PTB Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt: PTB is the national metrology institute providing scientific and technical services
GESTIS-database on hazardous substances
DEKRA EXAM information about ATEX-Guidelines and EC-type examination certificates for gas detection equipment
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing: Safety in Technology and Chemistry
Technische Universität Berlin: TU Berlin – Paving the way to the future
IEC und IECEx International Electrotechnical Commission for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres