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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 […]
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 […]
A Compliance Audit is a thermometer for PSM Programs. This blog series will provide an overview of compliance audits as well as provide highlights for what auditors look for in each program element. What is a Compliance Audit? Facilities subject to the RMP, PSM, and CalARP regulations are required to conduct internal audits of their […]
A San Antonio employee walks through an ammonia cloud in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Hazmat Situation Reported at Reddy Ice Plant – A strong smell of ammonia is in the air near the Reddy Ice Plant by the Alamodome. […keep reading] Cimco Completes Low-Charge Ammonia Heating/Cooling System for Canadian Community – The system […]