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National Ammonia Operator Day! July 17, 2020! Thank you for all you do to keep the chemical in the pipes! Enjoy yourself today!!! FREE safety ammonia refresher quiz @ this link

The IIAR State of the Industry report is provided to compile the information about the ammonia industry and significant topics related to the industry and its global function. In this report, there are details about the industry specifically related to Read more

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CITES MISSISSIPPI POULTRY PROCESSOR AFTER EMPLOYEES HOSPITALIZED FOR AMMONIA EXPOSURE LAUREL, MS – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Wayne Farms LLC for exposing employees to hazardous chemicals. The poultry processing Read more

If you are not aware, corrosion under pipe labels is becoming more and more apparent.  This last week we were in the processing of replacing an old label and found the beginning of some surface rust and corrosion pitting.  Thank Read more

Today post is a R-717 Tip of the Day brought to you by Jeremy Williams.  What is the condition/appearance of your engine room? What can light help you do? What does a proper floor add to detail.  Watch today’s lesson Read more

15th Anniversary of the explosion At approximately 1:20 p.m. on March 23, 2005, a series of explosions occurred at the BP Texas City refinery during the restarting of a hydrocarbon isomerization unit. Fifteen workers were killed and 180 others were Read more

If an ammonia refrigeration system incorporates a vessel on the low side and a compressor is pulling off of or through and your systems holds enough liquid ammonia to overfill the vessel, then your systems needs a high level safety.  Read more

A recent industry report noted, however, that process safety is one of the least discussed topics at corporate board meetings. Major accidents can interfere with drilling and production operations, damage a company’s reputation, and cause significant financial distress. The Center Read more

In light of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, OSHA understands that some employers may face difficulties complying with OSHA standards due to the ongoing health emergency.  Widespread business closures, restrictions on travel, limitations on group sizes, facility visitor prohibitions, Read more

The demand for an industrial operator, mechanic, technician, and safety has never been higher.  We believe that that the supply is currently endless and a chance to stabilize the market. We also believe that many new jobs will be created Read more