Ammonia Week in Review | January 31, 2014

A few resources available in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review……

Understanding The Risks In Ammonia – Anhydrous ammonia is a useful chemical, widely employed in manufacturing, refrigeration, fertilizers and even the illicit production of methamphetamine. It is also a very dangerous chemical. It is not like the small amounts of the chemical contained in household cleaners. It is pure and highly concentrated. […keep reading]

OSHA’s Ammonia Refrigeration eTool –  This eTool is designed to assist employers and employees in identifying and controlling the hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems. This eTool consists of Ammonia Receiving and Storage and Emergency Response modules. Other operations include condenser area, piping and pressure vessels, refrigeration spaces, and the machine room. […keep reading]

2014 HAZWOPER FRO Courses by Resource Compliance –  The proposed courses are intended to comply with 29 CFR 1910.120 and 8 CCR 5192(q).  These 8-hour courses train first responders at the operations level to respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of an initial response. […keep reading]