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Ammonia Week in Review | July 16, 2021

July 16th, 2021

An ice manufacturer has an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak that Caused Shelter in Place in Southington Came from Ice Manufacturer – Southington firefighters said nearby residents reported smelling the ammonia around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday. […keep reading] County Officials to Train for Deadly Leak Scenario – It might never […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 9, 2021

July 9th, 2021

A water bottle facility in Bakersfield has an ammonia leak that goes offsite in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Bottle Water Facility in East Bakersfield – BFD says the smell of ammonia made its way outside of the building and not only forced an evacuation of the facility, but several nearby […]

Compliance Audit Team & Sessions (Part 2)

July 6th, 2021

When it comes to compliance audits, “the more the merrier” holds true. One or two people auditing a program will discover far less than a team working together. That being said, the minimum regulatory requirements for compliance audits are low: Title 29 CFR §1910.119(o)(2) The compliance audit shall be conducted by at least one person […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 2, 2021

July 2nd, 2021

Two are injured in ammonia release aboard a commercial ship in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Two Treated in Ammonia Leak Aboard Ship in Alberni Harbour – Fishing vessel evacuated, as firefighters ensured the ship had been adequately vented. […keep reading] Hyannis Fire Department Responds to Ammonia Leak – The incident, which prompted an […]

Ammonia Week in Review | June 25, 2021

June 25th, 2021

An ammonia leak in Washington leads to a shelter-in-place in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Leads to Brief Shutdown of Downtown Manson – People in downtown Manson were told to shelter in place Thursday night after an ammonia leak at a cold storage building. […keep reading] Compliance Audit Overview (Part 1) – A Compliance […]