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Flammable, combustible, and toxic chemicals often require special electrical considerations to prevent accidental ignition caused by motors, wiring, and other equipment. Title 8 CCR §5189(d)(3)(A)(3.) and Title 29 CFR §1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C) require that the information pertaining to the equipment in the process include Electrical Classification. Electrical classification documentation may include: A written statement describing the applicable […]
Ammonia remains calm and under control in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Ammonia Leak at Invercargill Freezing Works – MFD Deputy Chief Christopher Cross said the ammonia leak was located at a valve of a compressor unit. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Contained – MFD Deputy Chief Christopher Cross said the ammonia leak was located at a […]
Ammonia clears the bakery in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Ammonia Leak at King Soopers Processing Facility Prompts Hazmat Response – After arriving on scene, crews discovered that ammonia was leaking from a freezer inside the facility. […keep reading] Firm Fined for Ammonia Safety Violations – The operators of a food distribution facility in Springfield, […]
If Process Safety Information is the foundation of a PSM program, then Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) are the cornerstone. An engineer or technician that desires to familiarize with a chemical process will often first turn to the P&IDs because of the detailed equipment information included on the diagrams. P&IDs must include at least the […]
History brings a sobering reminder to this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Arnott’s Biscuits’ Marleston Factory Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – Six MFS appliances and 14 firefighters were called to the Galway Avenue factory in Marleston just before 5am and isolated an ammonia plant room where high levels of the poisonous gas had leaked. […]
