EPA Region 1 to Host Ammonia Refrigeration Webinar on December 6
Chemical Accident Prevention for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Webinar
Dec 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Virtual: Register today
Anhydrous ammonia is a highly efficient and effective refrigerant commonly used in industrial refrigeration systems. However, ammonia is a toxic substance which must be handled with care to reduce the risk of accidental leaks and harmful exposures. The US EPA regulates the safe management of ammonia refrigerant through the chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
On December 6 at 1 p.m, join this EPA Region 1 webinar that will cover common unsafe conditions and common citations at ammonia refrigeration facilities. The webinar will also provide some results from the Region 1 General Duty Clause (GDC) pilot initiative for ammonia refrigeration facilities. This pilot was designed to increase compliance at ammonia refrigeration facilities with the GDC of the Clean Air Act.