Acetylene Van Explosion Research

Following an incident back in 2007, HSE carried out research into how ventilation in the rear of enclosed vans affects the build-up of acetylene gas. This demonstration shows the possible effects of this gas build up when it finds an ignition source

More information can be found on the HSE website at: HSE Acetylene Research.

The video was created as part of my official duties for HSL and is therefore subject to ©Crown Copyright, Health and Safety Laboratory. Any re-use of imagery will be with permission granted by HSL.