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FREE Ammonia Safety Training

April 22nd, 2013

Come take advantage of the free ammonia refrigeration safety day at Cypress Community College this Friday. 25th ANNUAL RETA  CA #2 Los Angeles & Inland Empire Ammonia & Refrigeration Safety Seminar Friday, April 26, 2013 Cypress Community College 9200 Valley View • Cypress, CA There will be training sessions on ammonia awareness , corrosion under […]

Ammonia Week In Review | April 19, 2013

April 19th, 2013

From small leaks to a tragic explosion, there is no shortage of news in today’s edition of Ammonia Week in Review… Explosion hits Texas ammonia plant – An explosion struck Adair Grain Inc.’s fertilizer facility in the town of West, Texas, killing an unknown number of people, injuring at least 100 and leveling buildings. Local media said as […]

Q&A | Ammonia Rated Hoses

April 16th, 2013

Question: Do I have to use an ammonia rated hose when draining or transferring ammonia from a refrigeration system? Answer: The short answer is “ABSOLUTELY“. OSHA has been far from silent on this issue and has made it clear that ammonia rated hose must be used for any anhydrous ammonia activity that requires a hose, […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 12, 2013

April 12th, 2013

A monstrous fine and a few small leaks make the cut in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… Tyson Foods To Pay $3.95 Million in Ammonia Violations – Tyson Foods, Inc., has agreed to pay a $3,950,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of Clean Air Act regulations covering the prevention of chemical accidents at its facilities in […]

VIDEO | Ammonia Tank Leak

April 5th, 2013

Have you ever wondered what a leaking ammonia take looks like? Not sure what a cloud of ammonia is? Curious to know if ammonia will always rise? The video below will answer these questions and is a must-see for anyone who works in the ammonia industry.