If you live in Canada, WorkSafe whom is a lot like OSHA, will be conducting inspections initiative focused on preventing workers from unsafe exposure to ammonia. These inspection are from the recent tragedy and ammonia incident that took 3 lives. Read more
The first (1st) public review of draft standard BSR/IIAR 7-201x Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, for periodic maintenance requirements, is now open. The public review will be conducted from November 10, 2017 through December 26th, 2017. BSR/IIAR 7-201x, defines the minimum requirements Read more
GCAP’s 2018 Training Tour is being announced. Limited Seats and classes are filling quickly. Take advantage of us coming to a city near you and get your certifications today. Having these seminars at or near your facility and can save thousands Read more
Last night reports of 3 confirmed deaths due to ammonia leak at an ice skating rink. Our prayers and thoughts go the families of these lost ones. Ammonia is a refrigerant not to be taken lightly and requires significant education Read more
IIAR’s Bulletin 110 gives us 3 options for relief valve replacement if we consider them RAGAGEP outside of manufactures requirements. Every five (5) years from the date of installation. IIAR originally recommended (in 1978) that pressure relief valves be replaced Read more
The much awaited Risk Management Program training modules, developed by EPA Region 7, are now posted on-line! Region 7 has developed modules discussing the requirements of CAA 112(r)(7), common compliance pitfalls, preparing for inspections and the Region 7 inspection process, and Read more
GCAP was honored to participate for the last 6 years in Topeka, KS for the DOL annual conference. This was the 4th year that GCAP was requested to give presentations. Tate Minchew gave a presentation on ammonia awareness and the Read more
In 2015 EPA released a new enforcement alert “Ammonia Refrigeration Facilities under Scrutiny by US EPA“. Several example in the document talked about these key inspection considerations and lessons from past incidents and violations. The following was the key points Read more
A facility in the northeast recently agreed to a CAFO at over $180,000. This is a must read for all facilities regardless of charge quantity. However this facility had a sign on the door the the engine room that they Read more
If your have never looked at an MSDS or SDS and looked at the LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) and UEL (Upper Explosive Limit) for ammonia you might not be aware that the chemical does have a unique range that is Read more
