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February 9, 2023 |
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Technical Safety BC releases ammonia safety recommendations |
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Technical Safety BC has released recommendations for ammonia safety following an investigation into a fatal ammonia leak which occurred at an ice making facility in Kamloops on May 26, 2022.
The investigation found that the primary cause of the incident was failure to remove ammonia from the refrigeration system before being disassembled. Ammonia was released when a ball valve holding back pressurized ammonia for the entire system was opened.
"Unfortunately, when this equipment was shut down in 2015, the ammonia was not removed. Then in 2022, a licensed refrigeration contractor was not engaged to prepare the equipment for final disassembly," says Jeff Coleman, director of technical programs for Technical Safety BC."
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Saniflo SFA has announced a refresh of its group website, designed to strengthen the company’s visibility, offer a global view of its activities, and highlight its corporate social responsibility and values. |
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RadonX™ Soil Gas Venting System |
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The RadonX™Soil Gas Venting System from IPEX is Canada’s first PVC radon gas piping system. The product line consists of perforated gas collector and venting pipes, fittings, accessories and solvent cements. Working together as an engineered system, RadonX™ safely collects and vents soil gas before it enters your home. |
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Match the terminology you hear in the field to the correct definition or function by March 10, 2023 and enter for your chance to win a $150 Visa gift card. To make it a little more challenging there will be one answer left over. In the event of a tie, the first entry in will be given the win, so don’t delay! This contest is open to mechanical contractors in Canada. The winner of the $150 Visa gift card in the November/December 2022 Jobsite Jargon contest is Frank Escobar of Reliance Home Comfort. |
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