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New specialized wall mounted gas monitors

November 2, 2016

The SERIES U single and multichannel wall mounted gas monitors use unique, patented sensors that are highly specific, fast responding, poison resistant, and are unaffected by moisture or temperature changes. Sensors are available for Hydrocarbons, Freons, Ethylene Oxide, Alcohols, Diesel/Gasoline Vapors, Hydrogen, Ammonia, Sulfur Dioxide, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Monoxide, Combustibles and many others gases.

CSB safety videos win awards

November 19, 2015

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) received awards for two safety videos at the annual Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC (TIVA DC) dinner on Saturday, November 14. Award recipients included Shock to the System, a safety video detailing key lessons for preventing hydraulic shock in ammonia refrigeration systems based on the CSB’s Millard Refrigerated Services investigation, and the computer-generated animation of a massive explosion and fire at the Caribbean Petroleum terminal facility.

Double hazard: BP oil spill workers were sickened by toxic release from nearby facility

U.S. finalizes settlement with Georgia-based Millard Refrigerated Services over ammonia release

June 22, 2015

The EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a final settlement with Millard Refrigerated Services that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act for an airborne release of ammonia from Millard’s Theodore, Alabama, facility in 2010.

Candy maker accidentally releases 8,000 pounds of ammonia

Process safety management program failed

May 1, 2013

OSHA has cited New England Confectionery Company Inc., also known as Necco, for 19 alleged serious violations of workplace health and safety standards at its Revere production plant. The manufacturer of Necco Wafers, Clark Bars and other candies faces proposed penalties of $133,000 in connection with the release of 8,000 pounds of ammonia from the plant's refrigeration system on Oct. 5, 2012.

Online ammonia safety program

February 1, 2013

Summit’s newest interactive video details the importance of having employees understand how to keep man-made ammonia at safe levels in a work environment.

GA company wracks up (almost) A-Z violations

May 30, 2012

When OSHA inspectors responded to complaints inspected a frozen food manufacturing facility in Brunshwick, GA, they found that their trip was not wasted.

Unlucky 13 employees sent to hospital after anhydrous ammonia release

Company fined by EPA

May 18, 2012

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., a large food distribution business headquartered in Keene, N.H., has agreed to pay a penalty of $126,700 to settle claims by that it violated the Clean Air Act.

Ammonia detector

February 2, 2012

Sensor Electronics offers a new fail-safe ammonia detector designed for commercial/industrial/institutional refrigeration.

In this webinar, attendees will gain a foundational understanding of combustible dust hazards, including the conditions that lead to fires and explosions, common ignition sources, and high-risk processes found throughout industry.