The U.S. Chemical Safety Board referred to in the safety modules is an independent federal agency that is tasked with investigating the major causes of chemical accidents. They provide recommendations on safety improvements and provide lessons learned in hope to protect the community and environment from future incidents.
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Module 1: Ammonia Release at Millard Refrigerated Services Class Tested by University of Michigan Separation Processes Course Description: Separation system to remove ethylene oxide from a room Location: Theodore, Alabama, US Date: August 23, 2010 |
Module 2: Ethylene Oxide Explosion at Stergenics Class Tested by University of Michigan Separation Processes Course Description: Separation system to remove ammonia vapor release at Millard Refrigeration Location: Ontario, Canada Date: March 9, 2004 |
Module 3: BP Explosion Description: Removal of ammonia escaping into a safe room after release of in the plant Location: Texas City, Texas, US Date: March 23, 2005 |