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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]