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Ammonia Week in Review | March 6, 2015

March 6th, 2015

Ammonia tries to catch a flight in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Meat Factory Near Prestwick Airport Evacuated After Suspected Ammonia Leak – Firefighters were called to the Hall’s of Scotland plant in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, at around 4.40am.  Crews entered the Glenburn Road premises to isolate the leak after the night shift staff were accounted […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 27, 2015

February 27th, 2015

Ammonia news, events, resources and leaks compose this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Ammonia Leak at Port De Grave Crab Plant – An ammonia leak caused a stir at a crab processing plant in Port de Grave Monday afternoon. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Capped at Stockton Business – An ammonia leak that forced a number of businesses to shelter […]

Q&A | NFPA 704 and Ammonia

February 25th, 2015

Question: What is the correct NFPA 704 placard for an ammonia refrigeration system?   Answer: This question has caused enormous confusion in the ammonia refrigeration industry, so I will attempt to bring some clarity to the issue. ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Addendum B §13.1.10.4 requires that “Refrigerating systems shall be provided with approved informative signs, emergency signs, charts and […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 20, 2015

February 20th, 2015

Ammonia gets caught in a regulatory bind in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… OSHA Cites Oklahoma Food Processor Over Ammonia Refrigeration Systems – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued seven citations at an Oklahoma pork processing plant, recommending $51,000 in fines. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Raises Questions re: Inspections – When was the last time someone died in […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 6, 2015

February 5th, 2015

Ammonia keeps emergency responders busy in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Ammonia Leak Reported At R.C. Bottling Plant Near Airport – Emergency crews have responded to an ammonia leak near the Louisville Airport at the 7up / R.C. bottling group in the 6200 block of Strawberry Lane. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak At New Bedford Business – An ammonia leak […]