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Ammonia Week in Review | March 7, 2014

March 7th, 2014

A couple leaks make up this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Ammonia Plume Clears, Residents Who Were Evacuated Return Home – Dozens of people had to leave their homes and businesses in Fort Pierce Wednesday due to an ammonia leak. Trouble began around 11 a.m. when a one-ton refrigerated trailer was getting picked up from Atlantic […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 7, 2014

February 7th, 2014

Leaks and fines fill this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Homes Evacuated After Ammonia Leaks At Poultry Plant – An ammonia leak at George’s Chicken, 19992 Senedo Road, near Edinburg forced the evacuation of the plant and 12 nearby homes early Friday afternoon.  Emergency crews reported at about 2:45 p.m. that the leak had been […]

Ammonia Week In Review | November 22, 2013

November 22nd, 2013

Relevant stories and events made this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Residents Take Shelter From Ammonia Leak – An ammonia leak at the Dundee Citrus Growers Association kept nearby residents inside their homes for more than a hour Saturday evening, according to a Dundee Fire Rescue report […keep reading] OSHA Cites Food Plant with Repeat PSM Citations […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 15, 2013

November 15th, 2013

We have regulation updates and ammonia refrigeration resources to share with you in this weeks edition of the Ammonia Week In Review… OSHA is considering revising its PSM standard – OSHA is considering revising its Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, 29 CFR 1910.119, to address gaps in safety coverage; or updating its Flammable Liquids standard, 29 […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 1, 2013

November 1st, 2013

As always, ammonia made the headlines this past week. Check out some of the stories that you might have missed in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… RETA 2013 National Conference – RETA’s 2013 National Conference program is a reflection of our theme — we are BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION. The carefully crafted 2013 program provides […]