The primary aim of this paper is to highlight the major areas where changes will take place in the realm of gas cylinders and the various steps taken by the gases industry to enable a smooth transition into the future as a result of the Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers Regulations (1989) which came into force on 1 January 1991.
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