I was recently asked the following question: I work for a company that uses anhydrous ammonia for emission control. One thing that I noticed is there wasn’t any information on the tank maintenance (integrity testing of the tank etc). We have maintenance plans for all the components associated with the tank but do you know […]
Question: Do I have to provide safe access to all of my ammonia refrigeration equipment? Answer: According to current codes and standards, the answer is a resounding YES! The 2013 California Mechanical Code states the following under General Requirements: 1106.3 Access. An unobstructed readily accessible opening and passageway not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width […]
US EPA Region 10 just released the May – June edition of their CHEMICAL EMERGENCY PREVENTION & PLANNING NEWSLETTER and you might be interested to hear what they have to say about your Emergency Response Program. Below are highlights from the newsletter, or click here to view the entire newsletter. EPA recognizes that, in some cases […]
A monstrous fine and a few small leaks make the cut in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… Tyson Foods To Pay $3.95 Million in Ammonia Violations – Tyson Foods, Inc., has agreed to pay a $3,950,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of Clean Air Act regulations covering the prevention of chemical accidents at its facilities in […]
The 2013 Central Valley Chemical Safety Day (CVCSD) was another big success. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to say hello. Excellent trainers. Awesome people. Great food. Fantastic event!
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