When reviewing an ammonia refrigeration Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and comparing to the actual refrigeration system, I am often surprised at how often valves have not been physically labeled to match the P&ID. One of the purposes of a P&ID is to aid emergency responders who may be asked to close an isolation valve […]
When visiting ammonia refrigeration facilities, I am often asked the question “where and how many eyewash and shower stations do I need to install at my facility?” This is a good question and it should receive some serious consideration. To start, this is not the first time we have addressed this topic on our blog. […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently begun emailing facilities that previously submitted a Top-Screen for the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). We’ve summarized the CFATS regulation in a previous blog post, but wanted to provide background information on why DHS may be contacting you. Background Over the past few years, DHS has been […]
Historically, most facilities that utilize halocarbon (Freon) refrigeration systems have avoided the burdensome Risk and Process Safety Management requirements that their ammonia refrigeration counterparts have been required to comply with since the early 1990s. But as of 2012, the tide has changed for halocarbon refrigeration systems in California. In the remainder of this blog, we […]
A PSM inspection[1] is about as appealing as a colonoscopy; at least that’s what I’ve ascertained from the numerous clients who have called me, frantic for help and counsel. For those who have been around the PSM/RMP world for any amount of time, we all recognize the stakes are high and the fines can be […]
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