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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 […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 19, 2016

February 19th, 2016

Ammonia remains calm in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Star Technical Solutions Advises Ammonia Refrigeration End-users to Keep The New IIAR 2 Standard Handy – “It is, at the very least, the most comprehensive publication on ammonia refrigeration design safety available today.” […keep reading] Vale Brazil Fertilizer Plant Suffers Ammonia Leak – Nine […]

2016 HAZWOPER First Responder Operations Courses

February 16th, 2016

Resource Compliance will be hosting two HAZWOPER First Responder Operations courses this coming Spring.  Click here to see the training flyer and additional details. NORTH VALLEY COURSE Wednesday | April 13th, 2016 | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Legacy Cold Storage Address: 38773 Road 48, Dinuba, CA 93618 SOUTH VALLEY COURSE Wednesday | May 18th, 2016 | 7:00 AM – 4:00 […]

Overview of Federal and California Process Safety Regulations (Part 3 of 3)

February 16th, 2016

This is a continuation of our blog series titled Overview of Federal and California Process Safety Regulations. Part 1 and Part 2 of our series can be accessed here and here. RMP vs. CalARP The California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) regulation is similar to USEPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) with a few exceptions. The following is […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 12, 2016

February 12th, 2016

Homes get disturbed in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Residents Return to Homes After Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuations – Sacramento Fire Department firefighters briefly evacuated a mobile home park near the 3100 block of 52nd Avenue as a precaution after an ammonia leak in a nearby cold-storage facility was discovered. […keep reading] No Evacuation After […]