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Eyewash and Safety Shower ITM (IIAR 6, Part 14)

March 3rd, 2020

ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 Table 12.5 summarizes the minimum ITM requirements for eyewash and safety showers. We’ve written about tests of eyewash and safety showers in the past, and thankfully IIAR 6 does not introduce any new ITM tasks, but instead repeats the requirements which were previously published in ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014. In lieu of copying Table 12.5 […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 21, 2020

February 21st, 2020

Ground is broken on a new ammonia refrigeration training facility in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… New Training Facility Breaks Ground in Northwest Arkansas – Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale had a ceremony at the future site of the school’s expanded Ammonia Refrigeration, Industrial Maintenance, and Boiler Operation facility. […keep reading] Pipe Corrosion (IIAR […]

Pipe Corrosion (IIAR 6, Part 13)

February 18th, 2020

In Part 12 of our series on ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 we examined the ITM requirements related to pressure vessel corrosion. While many of the same principles apply, it is fitting to explore unique considerations when inspecting ammonia pipe. Table 11.1 requires non-insulated ammonia pipes to be inspected annually for pitting and surface damage (Inspection Item A). […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 7, 2020

February 7th, 2020

A man is killed in India due to an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak in Noida, 1 Dead, over 300 Evacuated – A 42-year-old worked died allegedly after an ammonia gas leak at a Haldiram’s building in Noida. […keep reading] Train Strikes Semi Carrying Anhydrous Ammonia near Murdock, No Injuries and No […]

2020 California CUPA Conference

February 7th, 2020

  Click here to learn more about the Annual California CUPA Training Conference that took place from February 3-6, 2020. Two Resource Compliance Team Members presented at this year’s conference. Process Safety Consultant, Uriah Donaldson, gave a presentation entitled CalARP 201 along with Alvin Lal of Stanislaus County. Peter Thomas, President and Senior Engineer, gave an Overview of IIAR 6 and Mechanical […]