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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]