Question: Does my machinery room need an emergency ventilation system if it only has three walls? Answer: It may not require mechanical ventilation and could meet the requirements for “Natural Ventilation”. ANSI/IIAR 2-2021 §7.3.2 states that for outdoor systems, natural ventilation can be utilized instead of mechanical ventilation. For a machinery room to qualify for […]
Ammonia Contained in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Emergency Crews Quickly Contain Ammonia Leak at Sanford Ice Facility – Fire Chief Scott Susi said the response was “perfectly executed.” […keep reading] Safety Systems Inspection Checklist – IIAR 6 Appendix B Video – In this video presented by Resource Compliance, Peter Thomas, P.E. walks you through the […]
Ammonia Slips Out Of The Pipes in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Hazmat Team Responds to Ammonia Leak at Arlington Facility, Officials Report – The leak is at a business along Gulf Stream Road. Officials say the leak is minimal and no one was in danger. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Hits Pasay – Four […]
Introduction The refrigeration workforce is aging. Students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are often drawn to high-tech industries, and largely unaware of refrigeration. While efforts are being made to recruit new workers into this vital industry, are the efforts sufficient? In 2022, I decided to be part of the solution by starting […]
Law And Order in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Lawmakers Advance Measure in Response to a Deadly 2023 Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Accident – Illinois senators have passed legislation in response to a deadly accident involving a tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia last fall. […keep reading] Check for Defective Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tanks – Recent safety advisory […]
Whether you are in need of a complete process safety management program or simply looking for a second opinion, Resource Compliance is here to help. Please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Join Our Email List