Valve manufacturers’ instructions on the suitability of the valves for different gases should be included in the EU regulations on pressure equipment

Implemented

Other accidents Y

Accident

6.6.2005

B5/2003Y/S4

Recommendation

The Ministry of Trade and Industry should see to that EU regulations on pressure equipment require valve manufacturers to compile instructions on the usability of valves with different gases. The instructions must take e.g. the circumstances and purpose of use into consideration.