The EPA focuses its enforcement and compliance resources on the most serious environmental violations by developing and implementing national program priorities, previously called National Enforcement Initiatives (NEIs). As part of the EPA’s ongoing efforts to increase the environmental law compliance Read more
This year was another great ammonia training safety day and we were glad for the participation again from EPA. Jodi Harper presented this year on “Recent Findings in EPA Inspections”. Jodi started at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2008, Read more
This last week GCAP rehearsed an ammonia leak and trained on how to handle incidental releases and determine when to initiate the emergency action plan and/or response. Nothing better than training with live hands-on approach based upon our facility and Read more
At the time of the EPA inspection, approximately 14,600 pounds in total of ammonia were present at the facility. The facility has two separate refrigeration systems, each of which cycled approximately 7,300 pounds of ammonia through various physical states to Read more
Did you know that ASHRAE has a standard Legionaires’ disease? It is ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2018 For Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Management This ansi blog has done a nice job explaining what Legionnaires’ disease is. Legionnaires’ disease is understood as a form of Read more
Federal Resources has provided high-quality products, educational opportunities, and service contracts to first responders, military professionals, and those with maritime needs since its founding in 1986. It began as a humble manufacturer’s representative to the United States Navy in a Read more
GCAP’s IMT class for R-717 class is well suited for an individual looking at the most relevant best practices for inspection, testing, and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system and the engine room that houses this equipment. This class is Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a company operating in Texas– for exposing workers to releases of hazardous chemicals. The company faces $615,640 in penalties. This is a hefty proposed fine and is one Read more
This week in Illinois a large ammonia accident occurred and prayers for all involved. An anhydrous ammonia nurse tank loss approximately 8,000 NH3. Reports that over 35 people hurt during the release and response.
One of the best ways to learn your system is to find where all the major components of the cycle are located. After that is to see how they are connected with pipes. Each pipe used for a refrigeration purpose Read more
