In an industry laden with acronyms, RAGAGEP is probably the most important to understand when implementing a process safety management program. Simply put, RAGAGEP is “recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice”. The PSM regulation, 29 CFR §1910.119 and Title 8 CCR §5189, directly references or implies the use of RAGAGEP in three provisions: Process Safety Information – (d)(3)(ii): Employers […]
New ammonia policies prompt legal action in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Goehring: N.D. Prepared to Sue OSHA to Stop Policy Aaffecting Anhydrous Ammonia Retailers – North Dakota is prepared to take legal action to block a change in federal policy that would force more than 280 retailers of anhydrous ammonia to comply with the same […]
An abundance of resources are available in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. IIAR Pipe Marking Labels – This video provides a brief overview of IIAR standards for labeling ammonia pipe markers. Assuring pipes are marked is vital for maintenance and worker safety. […watch video] Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Seminars Set – The North Dakota State University Extension Service, CHS, […]
When evaluating the safety of a refrigeration machinery room, it is important to take a close look at the machinery room doors. Door location, hardware, and accessibility are all important factors in determining proper room design. The following is a brief summary of the relevant codes and standards on the topic of machinery room doors: Note: Both […]
Oil draining goes bad in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Yoakum Employees Sent Home Because of Ammonia Release – About 6:30 a.m., an employee was draining oil that had settled in the bottom of the ammonia tank when the release occurred, said Yoakum Fire Chief Mark Herchek. […keep reading] Examples of catastrophic failure of NH3 refrigeration […]
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