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The RMP, PSM, and CalARP regulations have very few requirements for compliance audit reports: Title 29 CFR §1910.119(o)(3) A report of the findings of the audit shall be developed. In theory, an audit report could simply list out the recommendations from the activity. In practice, regulators do not accept this type of documentation. Just like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]