While the first article in this four-part series on training provided an overview of RMP/PSM/CalARP training requirements, we will now take a closer look at the required training for general facility employees. While it may seem like only employees who operate a hazardous chemical process need training, it is not true. General employees at your […]
White Castle Distribution Center ammonia leak causes shelter-in-place for surrounding community in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Officials: Ammonia Leak Safely Cleaned Up at White Castle Processing Plant in Covington – An ammonia leak scared nearby residents and forced some to shelter in place for 5 1/2 hours into Saturday night. No one was injured, […]
In a 2010 survey done by IIAR, it was found that 60% of ammonia releases were caused by human error. Mechanical failure was the cause of 37% of accidental releases. Knowing that much of mechanical failure can be avoided by good inspection, tests, and maintenance, it is likely that a portion of the 37% of […]
Two businesses and a school are locked down after an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Anhydrous Ammonia Leak at Baltimore Food Plant Causes Evacuations, School Lockdown – An anhydrous ammonia leak at Green Gourmet Foods caused two business to be evacuated, a school to be placed on lockdown and sent three firefighters to […]
Resource Compliance and CalCA will be hosting a 3-day Industrial Refrigeration Training course which is geared to prepare operators, managers, and risk management coordinators for the RETA CARO certification exam. Click Here to see the course flyer and additional details. Sessions: Friday, October 30, 8 AM – 5:00 PM Friday, November 6, 8 AM – 5:00 […]
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