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Responding to Changes in RAGAGEP

November 15th, 2016

Codes and standards change frequently. Many organizations operate on cycles in which their codes or standards are updated at least every three (3) years. This constant change can present challenges to business owners and operators who desire to be “compliant”, but don’t have endless time or money to stay on top of every code change. […]

Ammonia Week in Review | September 30, 2016

September 30th, 2016

Ammonia training captures the headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Shelter in Place Lifted After Ammonia Leak at Listowel Arena – The ‘all clear’ has been given after an incident that had the authorities asking some Listowel residents not to leave their homes. […keep reading] Ammonia Siren Tests Scheduled For Sept. 27, […]

Eyewash and Shower Station Locations

September 20th, 2016

When visiting ammonia refrigeration facilities, I am often asked the question “where and how many eyewash and shower stations do I need to install at my facility?”  This is a good question and it should receive some serious consideration. To start, this is not the first time we have addressed this topic on our blog. […]

Ammonia Week in Review | June 10, 2016

June 10th, 2016

Ammonia blocks off streets in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Leak at Granite Curling Club Closes Streets Near Osborne Bridge – Several streets north of the Osborne Street Bridge were closed Saturday night due to an ammonia leak at the Granite Curling Club. […keep reading] IIAR Continues Work to ‘Make Ammonia Great Again’ […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 11, 2016

March 11th, 2016

Resources galore  in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Vilter Plans CO2/Ammonia Cascade Models – Vilter Manufacturing, part of Emerson Climate Technologies, says it is in the final stages of introducing a range of reciprocating compressors for CO2/ammonia cascade systems. […keep reading] Emergency Response Coordination – It is critical for facilities that store, handle, and […]