Ammonia Week in Review | November 30, 2018

2,000 eels perish by ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…

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Company Admits to Poisoning Fish and Eels with Ammonia – In April this year the ammonia was found in a four kilometre stretch of the Kaputone Creek in the suburb of Belfast, along with the dead eels and fish. After an investigation lasting several months, the regional council laid criminal charges against Polarcold Stores Limited. […keep reading here or here]

Training Requirements: Process Overview (Part 3 of 4) – Having a really expensive system, but not training your operators is like buying a nice 72” HD television, but only watching VHS tapes. This article will explain the two types of training required for operators. […keep reading]

Crews Control Ammonia Leak in Salisbury – Several crews worked to control an ammonia leak Sunday afternoon. They were able to control the leak and monitor readings returned to normal limits just before 4 p.m. […keep reading]

One Person Injured after Ammonia Leak in Belle Glade – One person is being treated for injuries after a chemical leak Friday afternoon, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said. Crews were sent to the scene on Duda Road at 12:36 p.m. after reports that an 800 gallon tank was leaking ammonia, according to fire officials. […keep reading]

$1.3 Million to Ensure Ammonia Safety – Seven New England companies will pay more than $580,000 in penalties and spend more than $750,000 in compliance costs after alleged violations of ammonia refrigeration safety laws. […keep reading]

Bracebridge Arena Closed After Ammonia Leak – The Town of Bracebridge is advising area residents that the ammonia leak at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena that occurred earlier has been contained. However, due to the leak, the arena will remain closed for the balance of the day, and all scheduled programming has been cancelled for November 27th. […keep reading]