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ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 Eyewash and Safety Shower Requirements

October 18th, 2016

In this week’s blog post we will summarize the eyewash and safety shower requirements for a facility with an ammonia refrigeration system. We posted on this topic in January 2015, but IIAR provided helpful clarification on the topic in the recently published ANSI/IIAR 2-2014. Here is a summary of the requirements: ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 §6.7.1 General. […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 14, 2016

October 14th, 2016

Ammonia training captures the headline in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Simulated Ammonia Release Tests Emergency Personnel, McCrum Staff – Fortunately, the incident was part of an exercise simulating a scenario in which the facility experiences a large, quick release of anhydrous ammonia. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Meatpacking Plant Closes Downtown Street […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 7, 2016

October 7th, 2016

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 […]

Ammonia Refrigeration Valve Tags

October 4th, 2016

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 Week in Review | September 30, 2016

September 30th, 2016

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, […]