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Ammonia Week in Review | January 4, 2013

January 4th, 2013

Ammonia made the headlines a few times this week to start the new year. Here are a few of the interesting stories… Firefighters Board Derelict Processing Ship After Crew Reports Ammonia Leak – A derelict fish processing ship caused an ammonia scare in Kodiak when two crewmembers living onboard the vessel reported a leak. Kodiak firefighters were […]

OSHA Hazard Alert – Ammonia Safety in Wineries

December 31st, 2012

CalOSHA has recently released a new publication, Hazard Alert – Ammonia Safety In Wineries, highlighting the hazards associated with using anhydrous ammonia in wineries. OSHA developed the hazard alert in response to a winery worker that was killed in September after being overwhelmed during an ammonia leak at work. The “Hazard Alert” is a helpful resource […]

Ammonia Week in Review | December 21, 2012

December 21st, 2012

Here’s the weekly recap of interesting stories and events in the ammonia industry… 9th Annual Yuma Safety Day – The Yuma Ammonia Safety Day Committee will hold its ninth annual safety day on February 28, 2013. This community outreach event brings to attendees greater ammonia awareness including both its benefits and hazards. We hosted more than […]

9th Annual Yuma Area Ammonia Safety Day

December 20th, 2012

Make plans to attend the 9th Annual Yuma Area Safety Day on February 28, 2013. The Yuma Area Safety Day is an excellent training event that is well supported by the ammonia refrigeration industry. The following topics will be presented at the event: How Ammonia Exposure Affects You What Information You Need Immediately In Order […]

Ammonia Week in Review | December 14, 2012

December 14th, 2012

Anyone looking for a great ammonia cookie recipe for your Christmas cookie exchange? Believe it or not, this Week in Review has that and several more interesting stories… Eureka Man Steals Anhydrous Ammonia Tank, Police Say – A Eureka man was charged with stealing a bulk storage tank of anhydrous ammonia from a manufacturer in Shrewsbury. Robert […]