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Introduction The refrigeration workforce is aging. Students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are often drawn to high-tech industries, and largely unaware of refrigeration. While efforts are being made to recruit new workers into this vital industry, are the efforts sufficient? In 2022, I decided to be part of the solution by starting […]
Free Resources in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… FREE 2024 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training: Register Today – To register for the 2024 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training hosted by Resource Compliance, click here and complete the registration form. […addtional details] VIDEO: General System Inspection Checklist – IIAR 6 Appendix B –In this video presented by Resource Compliance, Peter Thomas, P.E. […]
Register Today: To register for the 2024 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training, click here and complete the registration form. Remote Training: Online training modules give you the flexibility to work at your own pace. The virtual training videos and quiz will be available from January 22, 2024 through February 2, 2024. NOTE: The training modules and materials will be emailed to each facility’s contact […]
Training Is The Focus in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… New Program Teaches Ammonia Refrigeration Technology – Alaska Sea Grant is partnering with the consulting firm iWorkWise and the Alaska Research Consortium (ARC) to offer training in Kodiak toward becoming a professional ammonia refrigeration operator. […keep reading] Video: Compressor Inspection Checklist – IIAR 6 […]
Ammonia Causes Trouble in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Shelter in Place Order Lifted for Brewster Residents – A shelter in place order has been issued for the area of Brewster due to an ammonia leak. […keep reading] Smithfield Foods Plant Evacuated after Ammonia Release, Four Employees Taken to Hospital – On Friday, hazmat crews […]