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Ammonia attracts unwanted attention in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Seafood Company Fined $173,168 After Deadly Ammonia Leak – The Occupational Health and Safety Administration announced the fines Friday saying investigators found 20 different infractions at Stavis Seafoods’ cold storage facility in South Boston. […keep reading] Evacuations at Brea Storage Facility Following Possible Ammonia […]
When reviewing an ammonia refrigeration Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and comparing to the actual refrigeration system, I am often surprised at how often valves have not been physically labeled to match the P&ID. One of the purposes of a P&ID is to aid emergency responders who may be asked to close an isolation valve […]
Ammonia training captures the headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Shelter in Place Lifted After Ammonia Leak at Listowel Arena – The ‘all clear’ has been given after an incident that had the authorities asking some Listowel residents not to leave their homes. […keep reading] Ammonia Siren Tests Scheduled For Sept. 27, […]
The 2017 IIAR Conference will be held February 26 – March 1, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. Click here for a link for additional details and registration. The pre-conference IIAR Education Program on RAGAGEP will take place Sunday February 26th, 2017 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The registration fee is $375.00. Peter Thomas, P.E. […]
Mark your calendars for the 2016-2017 Ammonia Refrigeration Training Days by Resource Compliance and CalCA. Click here for the detailed flyer. This year’s training courses will include more breakout sessions than any past year, and the break out sessions will be longer in length to allow attendees to participate in hands on activities. Training sessions will include […]