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Keys to a Successful PSM Inspection

July 26th, 2016

A PSM inspection[1] is about as appealing as a colonoscopy; at least that’s what I’ve ascertained from the numerous clients who have called me, frantic for help and counsel. For those who have been around the PSM/RMP world for any amount of time, we all recognize the stakes are high and the fines can be […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 22, 2016

July 22nd, 2016

Ammonia stirs things up in the Aloha State in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Release Forces Evacuation of Wailuku Business – A hazardous materials team entered the facility using self-contained breathing apparatus’ and found that a relief valve had activated to release excess pressures due to overheated equipment. […keep reading] Staff Evacuated from […]

Ammonia Week in Review | June 24, 2016

June 24th, 2016

Ammonia can’t be contained in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Leaks Investigated at Burrup Plant – Eleven reportable leaks have led to investigations at the Pilbara Fertiliser site in Western Australia, owned by Yara International. […keep reading] Council to Pursue Ammonia-Based System for Rink – A new study estimates upgrading the Litchfield Civic […]

Ammonia Week in Review | June 3, 2016

June 3rd, 2016

Cows fall prey to ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Hazmat Responds to Ammonia Leak at Tyson Foods in New Holland – The leak was reported around 1 a.m. Monday by two security personnel, who smelled the gas, according to Larry Martin, Garden Spot Fire Rescue chief. […keep reading] Ammonia Presence Detected at […]

May 13, 2016 | Ammonia Week in Review

May 13th, 2016

History gives a sobering reminder in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. The Worst Accident in Houston History: The 1976 Ammonia Truck Disaster – It was the worst accident in Houston history. On May 11, 1976 at 11:08 in the morning, a tank truck carrying 7500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia lost control, crashed through a guardrail […]