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On January 9, 2013, a cold storage and ice manufacturing facility was ordered to pay $225,000 to settle penalties resulting from violations of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA). The penalties were incurred when the company failed to comply with the CAA in the following ways: Failure to put in place a required Risk Management Plan […]
Ammonia made the headlines a few times this week to start the new year. Here are a few of the interesting stories… Firefighters Board Derelict Processing Ship After Crew Reports Ammonia Leak – A derelict fish processing ship caused an ammonia scare in Kodiak when two crewmembers living onboard the vessel reported a leak. Kodiak firefighters were […]
CalOSHA has recently released a new publication, Hazard Alert – Ammonia Safety In Wineries, highlighting the hazards associated with using anhydrous ammonia in wineries. OSHA developed the hazard alert in response to a winery worker that was killed in September after being overwhelmed during an ammonia leak at work. The “Hazard Alert” is a helpful resource […]
Here’s the weekly recap of interesting stories and events in the ammonia industry… 9th Annual Yuma Safety Day – The Yuma Ammonia Safety Day Committee will hold its ninth annual safety day on February 28, 2013. This community outreach event brings to attendees greater ammonia awareness including both its benefits and hazards. We hosted more than […]
Make plans to attend the 9th Annual Yuma Area Safety Day on February 28, 2013. The Yuma Area Safety Day is an excellent training event that is well supported by the ammonia refrigeration industry. The following topics will be presented at the event: How Ammonia Exposure Affects You What Information You Need Immediately In Order […]