Nh34life
26-03-2012, 08:02 AM
I was just wondering what licences are required in different parts of the world to run an ammonia plant? Here in NZ all you legally require is an ammonia handlers certificate which can be obtained for as little as $180 after completing an open book test in your own time?! To get in that position you may need to do a apprenticeship in RAC first an then pursue an Industrial company to hire and train you. otherwise you need to be a plant engineer with a bit of nous. Recently you may be aware that a coroners report has been released over here that suggests that the industry needs to tighten its grip in regards to refrigeration safety. This was all a result of a explosion in 2008 at the Tamahere coolstore which resulted in the serious injury of 8 Fire fighters and the horrific death of another. The owner was given a disgraceful fine and the service company was hung for their efforts or should I more accurately put lack of arse cover. The system was converted to Hychill -50 in early 2000's to proactivly prepare for the disapearence of R22. Without appropriate leak detection and ventilation, This was always an accident waiting to happen.
-The factors to which contributed to this event
cheap *******s
Non experienced industrial installation
More cheap *******s
Not enough allowance in government budget to monitor this industry (more cheap scum *******s)
un experienced current inspectors
No legislation for compliance
No proper refrigeration licencing
Corrupt, non relevant training and certification
Arrogant kiwi "shel be right" attitude
Not enough fire service emergency response training
What has changed in 4 years..... nothing but an expensive report.
this will happen again without proper regulation and inspection.
Too often I see my colleagues as well as trades men and contractors from other industries put themselfs at risk to get the job done on time and so he can get home to his wife and kids friends etc, but for what really? All that is achieved is you put yourself at risk and some one else gets richer for it. Mainly your employer and of course the high rollin customer who you or your boss is desperately trying to appease. T
Your thoughts??
-The factors to which contributed to this event
cheap *******s
Non experienced industrial installation
More cheap *******s
Not enough allowance in government budget to monitor this industry (more cheap scum *******s)
un experienced current inspectors
No legislation for compliance
No proper refrigeration licencing
Corrupt, non relevant training and certification
Arrogant kiwi "shel be right" attitude
Not enough fire service emergency response training
What has changed in 4 years..... nothing but an expensive report.
this will happen again without proper regulation and inspection.
Too often I see my colleagues as well as trades men and contractors from other industries put themselfs at risk to get the job done on time and so he can get home to his wife and kids friends etc, but for what really? All that is achieved is you put yourself at risk and some one else gets richer for it. Mainly your employer and of course the high rollin customer who you or your boss is desperately trying to appease. T
Your thoughts??