monkeyjaimz Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Now then fellas, Im doing a health and safety managers course (day release) at college at the moment, one of the other guys doing the same course works in the labs at BOC. Got talking about hunting/shooting the other day and he asked me if I am supposed to display a pressure vessel 'warning' on my navara when im carrying my divers bottle around? I honestly dont know if its a legal requirement, though it does seem like a good idea in the event of of an RTA to assist the emergency services etc? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 It would seem to make sense, I wonder if you can get magnetic ones so it would be removable when you are not carrying the bottle which would also help the emergency services in preventing unnecessary precautions if not necessary in the event of fire / rta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Not unless it is for commercial use (I think), the ones we use for shooting don't require it. Be careful if you have to pass through tunnels etc, some forbid compressed gas, if something were to happen you might not be covered on your insurance. Have a look here http://www.bsacforum.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=2082 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I tried to get some signage from the Fire brigade years ago and they were reluctant .It's a valid point about insurance as most companys nowadays will wiggle their way out of paying out on a claim . Is it legal or not ?............A bit like you can't use electrical gear in the work place with out it being certificated but there are no such rules for the domestic circuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Cheers guys, was in my local gunshop at lunchtime, they semed to think it wasnt a legal requirement. With it being a company vehicle I drive, im under their company insurance aswell, i'll give their broker a call on monday to check coverage anyway. Cheers for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Went on a safety coarse on this very subject.. It is not a legal requirement to carry signage unless the bottles or gases are carried in the vehicle at all times.For occasional carrying it is not mandatory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 My brother-in-law and sister used to go diving, they never had to have such warnings on their cars while transporting bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 There was a thread on this a while back. There was a suggestion that should you be carrying compressed air in a vehicle you were legally obliged to notify your insurance company who duly whacked your premiums up I am not saying that it is correct but it is worth considering to be sure. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 Don't forgrt that any PCP rifle is covered by the same restrictions. It is afterall a pressure vessel. I used to have one on my old car just to be safe but never got round to sticking one to the new car. Might have to do it though, cover up the crack in the bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oozelumbird Posted April 15, 2007 Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 The sign on the back of your car would tell the emergency services you have a pressure vessel in the car in case of an accident. You could be saving the life of a fireman for the sake of a few quid. Just because you dont have to does not mean you should'nt. I have one and it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Had a word with my mate at BOC and he's going to get me a removable sign that can stick on the truck. Better to be on the safe side I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEFTY478 Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Don't forgrt that any PCP rifle is covered by the same restrictions. It is afterall a pressure vessel. So are pneumatic tyres! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 So's my backside after a ruby But if given the choice would you want a 32psi tye going bang in your mush or a 190 Bar PCP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirusman Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I am told by a friend who is a policeman that if there is a sign in the car warning of compreesed gas cylinder then the clampers are not allowed to clamt the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcowz Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thunder of feet as members rush off to local sign company... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thunder of feet as members rush off to local sign company... I'm in the lead!!!!!!!!! LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thunder of feet as members rush off to local sign company... I'm in the lead!!!!!!!!! LB Was about to say closely followed by.... then realised it sounded like the start of the wacky races Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thunder of feet as members rush off to local sign company... I'm in the lead!!!!!!!!! LB Was about to say closely followed by.... then realised it sounded like the start of the wacky races Good, it will give me a chance to give Penelope Pitstop a service and cambelt on route LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 She was rubbish, her sister was better though Saw a magnetic sign making kit the other day, but holding out for something that looks a little more official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddan28 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 She was rubbish, her sister was better though Saw a magnetic sign making kit the other day, but holding out for something that looks a little more official. well LG is a mechanic so I am assuming he is planning on ruthlessly conning pitstop (typical mechanic, i know ) and while he is at I think he has some other "service" plans for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I am told by a friend who is a policeman that if there is a sign in the car warning of compreesed gas cylinder then the clampers are not allowed to clamt the car i think compressed air vessels / tanks, do not come under the same regulations that compressed gas tanks do,but i might be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirusman Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 He tells me it is the same for both,it is in case of fire the police/fire can move the car quickly so a clamp would slow them down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 And how can we prove this is not an "Urban myth"? Sorry to be so sceptical but you know how these things can get distorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirusman Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Try asking at your local nick B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 As i understand it being a diver and shooting there is no requirement by law to have the green diamond compressed gas sticker on your vehicle however its common sense to have one as it gives firemen a warning if the vehicle is involved in a crash, They normally prioritise a vehicle if it has any warning symbols so its in your own interest as you get rescued first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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