About GIA Gas Industries Association (GIA) is a part of leading Global Industrial gas companies operating in India viz., INOX Air Products Pvt Ltd., Linde India Ltd., Praxair India (P) Ltd., Air Liquide India Holding Pvt. Ltd., Taiyo Nippon Sanso India and Air Water India Pvt. Ltd. GIA aims to promote safety, health, security and environmental awareness in industrial (including specialty gases) and medical gases industry. It aims to minimize occupational injuries and illnesses, avoid environmental damage, assure security of hazardous materials and promote continuous improvement in these areas. GIA is also linked with all major global gas associations like AIGA, EIGA, CGA etc. with similar objectives. With its associations and global expertise and by working closely with Indian authorities, GIA intends to introduce and maintain Global Best Practices and safety guidelines in the Industrial gases industry.
A gas cylinder containing pressurised, liquified or cryogenic Industrial gas is the most vulnerable equipment, susceptible to the risks of explosion (simple or serial due to pressure increase), Valve damages and pressure releases (projectile impacts leading to physical damage), fire and explosion etc. Cylinders are subject to a wide range of chemical and physical hazards due to their weight, high pressure, poor design, operational errors during transport & use and poor awareness / training
In past few years we have been witnessing a large number of accidents in Cylinder gas business which often involves consequential loss of life and property.
To address this vital topic Gas Industries Association brings to you a very well researched seminar related to gas cylinders . We have chosen diverse themes including cylinder handling operations, cylinders tracking, liquid cylinders etc. and each of these themes will elucidate the latest technological and safety enhancement measures by the means of industry best practices, visuals, examples and case studies
We are also inviting some of the advanced technology suppliers to display their products.
Who shall attend the seminar:
Cylinder gases are used in a wide gamut of industries like Medical gases (Oxygen, Air, Nitrous Oxide, etc ), Fabrication and welding ( Oxygen, Argon, CO2, Mixtures etc), Food and Beverage (Co2, Nitrogen, Oxygen), Chemicals, Construction and Steelmaking. All manufacturers, suppliers and users related to these merchant activities will find this seminar useful in managing their businesses safely and optimally.
Supplier of Cylinder gas equipment, safety devices and technology improvements will find a very good arena to display discuss and improve their offering. Regulators and government bodies like PESO, BIS, DPIIT are always our esteemed guests in this seminar and we shall have the opportunity to hear them reinforce the safety and standardization protocol.
Transporters, Transport equipment manufacturers, Vehicle suppliers who play a vital role in the whole supply chain of cylinder gases can also be our esteemed invitees to gather more information about the Technology advances and safety.
This seminar also serves a good opportunity to the budding entrepreneurs and public at large to learn and network about the industry improvements.