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Ammonia Week in Review | December 16, 2022

December 16th, 2022

  Cash Penalties Steal the Headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Waffle Factory Leaked Toxic Gas into CA Neighborhood, Officials Say – A subcontractor on a scissor lift damaged a pipe that began releasing anhydrous ammonia, a gas that can cause serious injury or death if inhaled, into the surrounding neighborhood on Jan. […]

Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? | Part 10: Changing Up Contractors

December 13th, 2022

Eli Macha presented a technical paper at the 2021 RETA National Conference titled IIAR 6: Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? This blog series includes excerpts from his technical paper. There are a variety of philosophies when it comes to how many contractors should be used. Some businesses believe strongly in sticking […]

Ammonia Week in Review | December 9, 2022

December 9th, 2022

Ammonia a Geopolitical Topic in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at CF Industries Prompts School Evacuation – Out of an abundance of caution, school officials said, the students and staff have been moved to the Lowery Elementary/Middle campus a few miles way on La. 1 in Donaldsonville. […keep reading] Nine Companies Join Force to […]

Ammonia Week in Review | December 2, 2022

December 2nd, 2022

Ammonia Leaks Into December in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… All clear: Ammonia leak Halted at CF Industries Near Donaldsonville; Evacuated Students Go Home Early – Sheriff Bobby Webre said mid-day Thursday that emergency responders have given the all clear after the leak of ammonia gas had been stopped from the Mississippi River facility. […]

Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? | Part 9: Frequency of Contractor Visits

November 29th, 2022

Eli Macha presented a technical paper at the 2021 RETA National Conference titled IIAR 6: Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? This blog series includes excerpts from his technical paper. Most businesses agree that never calling a contractor is a poor decision. Most businesses also agree that giving contractors a blank check […]