The Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations 1989

Filling of containers

17.—(1) The employer of a person who is to fill a transportable gas container with a relevant fluid at work shall ensure that before it is filled that person–

(a) checks from the marks on the cylinder that–

(i) it appears to have undergone proper examinations at appropriate intervals by a competent person (unless the manufacturer’s mark reveals that such an examination is not yet due), and

(ii) it is suitable for containing that fluid; and

(b) makes all other appropriate safety checks.

(2) The employer of a person who fills a transportable gas container with a relevant fluid at work shall ensure that that person–

(a) checks that after filling it is within its safe operating limits;

(b) checks that it is not overfilled; and

(c) removes any excess fluid in a safe manner in the event of overfilling.

(3) An employer shall ensure that no person employed by him refills at work a non-refillable container with a relevant fluid.