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Ammonia Week in Review | March 22, 2013

March 22nd, 2013

Several newsworthy ammonia leaks occurred over the past past week. Check out the details in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… One Person Sent to Hospital After Plant Ammonia Leak – An ammonia leak at a plant in Jasper sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon. Emergency management officials said a relief valve at the Crystal […]

2013 Central Valley Chemical Safety Day

March 7th, 2013

The 2013 Central Valley Chemical Safety Day (CVCSD) was another big success. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello.  Excellent trainers. Awesome people. Great food. Fantastic event!

Ammonia Week in Review | March 1, 2013

March 1st, 2013

Here are a few ways that ammonia made the headlines this past week… Yuma Area Ammonia Safety Day – There was a great turn out.  If you were unable to attend, we hope you can join us next year.  Take a look at a few highlight pictures from the event. Employees Sue Over Leaked Anhydrous Ammonia […]

Mechanical Integrity 101 | Emergency Refrigerant Control Boxes

February 19th, 2013

Although Emergency Control Boxes (ECB) are no longer required by the current Fire Codes, most systems across the country are still equipped with an ECB that must be maintained and inspected during a mechanical integrity inspection. So what should an inspector look for when inspecting an ECB? Here are a few points to consider… The […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 15, 2013

February 15th, 2013

In case you missed the ammonia headlines this week, we have it summarized in the latest Week in Review… Clayton Elementary Evacuated Due To Ammonia Leak – More than 500 stu­dents and staff evacuated Clayton Elementary School on Tuesday af­ternoon because of an ammonia leak at the nearby Hanover Foods plant. “There was a strong ammonia smell […]