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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 […]

Resource Compliance & CalCA | Ammonia Refrigeration Training

November 14th, 2013

Resource Compliance and CalCA will be hosting ammonia refrigeration training days in December 2013 and January 2014. English and Spanish classes are available! When: English Thursday December 5th, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday January 16th, 2014 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Spanish Thursday December 6th, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday January […]

Q&A | Safe Access to Equipment

November 8th, 2013

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 […]

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 […]