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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ammonia made the headlines from a few different angles this week. Here is our weekly recap… Olympic Fruit to Pay $34,000 Fine For Ammonia Violations – A Union Gap company will pay a penalty of nearly $34,000 because it failed to meet risk-management requirements for handling large amounts of anhydrous ammonia at its East Valley warehouse, […]