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RMP Rule Update: Effective May 10, 2024

April 2nd, 2024

It is here. On March 11, 2024, the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) RMP rule changes were published in the Federal Register. This has started the clock on new Risk Management Program requirements that will become effective on May 10, 2024. However, many new requirements have deferred compliance dates written into the law, […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 29, 2024

March 29th, 2024

Ammonia Odor Spoils Spring Break in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 7 Hospitalized After Ammonia Leak at Modesto Ice Cream Parlor – Crews found the facility evacuated with multiple people reporting respiratory irritation from the possible chemical exposure. […keep reading] Urgent Action Requested as Casper Ice Arena Faces Ammonia Gas Leak – At tomorrow evening’s […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 22, 2024

March 22nd, 2024

Major Penalties Stand Out in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 2024 IIAR Conference: March 24-27 • Orlando, Florida – The 2024 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida from March 24th – 27th , 2024. Click here for additional details or for […]

Ammonia Release | Brass Plug

March 19th, 2024

Summary In July 2020, the installation of a brass plug in an ammonia refrigeration system resulted in a release of approximately 100-300 lbs of ammonia. Due to the corrosive nature of ammonia on brass, the plug developed a leak due to corrosion. Incident Description A brass plug was installed on a CUNO oil filter several […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 15, 2024

March 15th, 2024

Ice Rinks Take Over The Headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Alarm Shuts Down Vernon, B.C. Ice Rink Chiller for Most of Week – Around 9 p.m. Saturday, the alarm sounded and the automatic and immediate shutdown of the system was triggered, the City of Vernon said in a press release. […keep […]