Recent Blog Posts

RETA Central Valley Chapter | March 10, 2016 Chapter Meeting

March 10th, 2016

Thank you to all who attended the RETA Central Valley Chapter meeting on March 10th, 2016 at California Controlled Atmosphere.  Click here if you are interested in downloading the “Refrigerant Selection” slides from Peter Thomas’ presentation.

Emergency Response Coordination

March 7th, 2016

It is critical for facilities that store, handle, and use hazardous materials, to coordinate their emergency response activities with local first responders that may be involved in an emergency event. Site visits, phone calls, table top discussions, and joint training are all acceptable means to achieve this coordination. During an emergency, trust is critical to […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 4, 2016

March 4th, 2016

Farms demand ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Work Suspended in Carmona Industrial Park Due to Ammonia Leakage – Senior Inspector Sta. Ana said they have to disperse the nearest industrial firm employees about a mile away from the business park as authorities are trying to control the leaks as of press […]

2016 CUPA Conference

February 23rd, 2016

Resource Compliance enjoyed participating in the 2016 Cal CUPA Conference. Anyone interested in downloading the slides from Peter Thomas’ presentations on Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) and Principles of Refrigeration, can click the respective link.

Principles of Refrigeration

February 22nd, 2016

In order to properly identify and control hazards in an ammonia refrigeration system, it is necessary to understand how a refrigeration system operates. Without understanding the basic principles, one is likely to be confused, slow to respond, or even incorrect when identifying unsafe conditions. What is refrigeration? Refrigeration is a process wherein the pressure of […]