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Question: Is ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Equipment, Design, and Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems normative or informative? Answer: Normative. All sections within IIAR 2 should be considered normative unless it is specifically stated that the section is informative. The second paragraph on the first page of the document reads as follows: This standard includes both Normative (required) and Informative […]
Question: What is the most common OSHA citation? Answer: The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration publishes the Condenser each quarter. The May 2013 addressed this exact question in the IIAR Government Relations article on page 14. According to the article, from 2009 through 2012 the most cited OSHA standards were: Hazard Communication Electrical, Wiring Methods Lockout/Tagout […]
It was another busy week in the ammonia industry. Check out some of the trending news in our latest Ammonia Week in Review… Two Charged with Stealing Anhydrous Ammonia in Venice – The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it arrested two people in connection with the theft of anhydrous ammonia that occurred Feb. 14 […]
It’s that time of year! Spring is just around the corner and so is the gauntlet of ammonia safety days and industry trade shows. Mark your calendars and we hope to see you at a few of our industry’s upcoming events. Yuma Area Ammonia Safety Day Date: February 28, 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Website: yaasd.org Central Valley […]