A search of the OSHA website data and statistics page, searching fatalities using the keyword “ammonia” returns nine fatalities in the last decade. Of those nine fatalities, six are labeled “Task Not Regularly Assigned”. Although correlation is not causation, these Read more
EPA Region 5 Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribes Monika Chrzaszcz’ presentation on EPA, EPRCA and CERCLA requirements for ammonia refrigeration systems. Download Presentation at this link
The Deloraine Fire Department went out and did some anhydrous training. This is awesome training! Great job and a hats off to the department! It’s amazing what you can do with water if done correctly. For anyone that is not Read more
For facilities in New England that are not required to submit an RMP because they use less than 10,000 pounds of ammonia, EPA Region 1 is working to improve compliance with the General Duty Clause requirement of Section 112(r)(1) of Read more
A cold storage warehouse and ice manufacturing facility that stores over 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia at its facility on the banks of the Seekonk River, was fined $90,000 an placed on federal probation for three years by a federal Read more
We invite you to participate in the third (3rd) public review of IIAR 2-202x. IIAR will use the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedures to develop evidence of consensus among affected parties. ANSI’s role in the revision process is to Read more
This purpose of this EPA Enforcement Alert is to highlight the importance of accident prevention efforts during startup periods and other times of nonroutine operations. Chemical accidents can occur at any time, but there are times when facilities are more Read more
Today’s post is a Video Cast. Enjoy! While ammonia’s distinctive smell makes it relatively easy to initially identify, accurate calibration is needed to ensure life safety. Ammonia fixed sensor are essential for each and every machinery room in the country.
GCAP is announcing our newest on-line training opportunity. The 8-hour HazWoper / HazMat refresher is the best on the market and is based on 7 individual segments. Users can work at their own pace and complete the course requirements within Read more
GCAP is excited to officially offer our newest compliance and safety service. Do you operate/manage a facility that uses NH3 as a refrigerant, but don’t have enough on hand to be regulated under PSM/RMP? If so, do you meet minimum Read more
