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Ammonia Week in Review | November 4, 2022

November 4th, 2022

  Ammonia Safety is Primary in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Iowa: Safety 1st with Anhydrous Ammonia Applications – It’s the time of year when farmers and retailers turn to thoughts about next year’s growing season, including fall anhydrous ammonia (NH3) applications for the next year’s corn crop. […keep reading] Firefighters Evacuate Building Amid […]

Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? | Part 7: Other Inspection Frequencies

November 1st, 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. While a facility implementing daily rounds and annual inspections and tests will be very near compliance with IIAR 6, there are several […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 28, 2022

October 28th, 2022

Ammonia Takes a Stroll Down the Street in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Prompts Evacuation from N. Wichita Manufacturing Facility – An ammonia leak at a manufacturing facility in north Wichita led to evacuations, but there were no serious injuries. […keep reading] Company Employees Treated After an Ammonia Leak on Merida’s Periférico – […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 21, 2022

October 21st, 2022

Freebie available in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… FREE Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training – Online training modules give you the flexibility to work at your own pace. The virtual training videos and quizzes will be available from January 16, 2023 through January 31, 2023. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Reddy Ice Facility in South Phoenix […]

Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? | Part 6: Miscellaneous Maintenance

October 18th, 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. Some facilities ask how much they can do in-house, while others want to outsource as much as possible. Before considering what personnel […]