Since 1994, ammonia refrigeration systems subject to the requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code or California Mechanical Code have been required to install an Ammonia Diffusion Tank for the purpose of relief valve termination. Originally, the codes required the following: 1994 UMC §1119 Ammonia Discharge Ammonia systems shall be provided with an emergency discharge into a tank of water provided exclusively for […]
Ammonia creates panic in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… 130 People Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – Early Saturday morning, McBride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped evacuate 130 people – nearly 20 per cent of the Village of McBride – after an ammonia leak was detected at the Robson Valley Recreation Centre. […keep reading] Flowers Tyson Food Plant Evacuated – The Tyson […]
Ammonia clears the rink in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Etobicoke Skating Rink Evacuated Following Ammonia Leak – An Etobicoke skating rink was evacuated as a precaution following an ammonia leak at a nearby City of Toronto office building Tuesday evening. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Reported At Upstate Plant- Firefighters and a hazmat crew responded an ammonia leak at […]
Question: Where am I required to install emergency eyewash and shower stations? Answer: Both CalOSHA and FedOSHA require eyewash and shower stations in “all work areas where, during routine operations or foreseeable emergencies” an employee’s eye or body “may come in contact with a substance which is corrosive or severely irritating to the skin” [Title 8 […]
Ammonia causes havoc in space in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Parmalat Cheese Factory Ammonia Leak Forced Woman Out Of House – A chemical leak at a cheese factory south of Ottawa is raising health and safety questions after a resident living a block away was forced out of her home earlier this week by the burning […]
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