Fourteen Bermuda Gas and Rubis employees have passed a composite cylinder retesting training programme.

The training was provided by Jonas Berglund, an overseas LPG composite cylinder expert, who has 16 years of experience in the industry.

The Bermudian staff covered areas that included periodic requalification, visual inspection, marking, valving, leak testing and exchanging casing parts.

Graham Redford, managing director of Rubis, said: “For over 70 years, Bermuda Gas has been supplying residences and businesses alike with propane gas.

“We are committed to safety so it is imperative that our staff is properly trained and certified in all areas of commercial and residential supply.

“We are extremely proud that all fourteen Bermuda Gas and Rubis certified employees are Bermudian, and that we stay committed to training Bermudians. No other local company that provides LPG composite cylinder refills has invested in this type of training, and it is this ongoing training that sets us apart.”

Mr Berglund is a member of a number of committees helping the US LPG industry and regulators to develop, modify and implement appropriate rules, standards and regulations.

Ernest Marshall, gas operations manager of Bermuda Gas & Utility, said: “Composite LPG cylinders are designed as the modern alternative to the traditional cylinders. Suitable for a variety of applications, both industrial and for home users, composite cylinders are made from advanced polymeric and composite materials combining safety, quality, design and innovation into the future standard for gas containment.

“The Hexagon Ragasco cylinders used by Bermuda Gas have the safest track-record in the industry and prove to be lighter, safer and rust-free. Speaking personally, it was a great experience to complete this training programme.”