IIAR-6 changes could spell issues for facilities using anhydrous ammonia

Are you aware of IIAR-6?

IIAR-6 establishes the minimum requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) applicable to safe closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems.

It is meant to aid in identifying what components should be inspected, tested, and maintained and how frequently these tasks should be performed.

Components of IIAR-6 include: Management Responsibilities, Record Keeping, Inspection, Testing, and maintenance.

IIAR 6 states “the owner or owner’s designated representative shall be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that inspection, testing and maintenance is performed in accordance with the requirements of this standard.”

In practical terms, this means management must ensure that the ITMs are being completed according to the IIAR 6 standard, which includes providing the necessary training, equipment, and any other resources required to perform the ITMs.

OSHA RECORDKEEPING TIPS

29 CFR 1904

The time is now to begin completing the OSHA recordkeeping that is required to be posted, and later e-filed with OSHA in the coming months.

• The OSHA Form 300 is the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses that is maintained on an annual basis. The log must be updated with 7 days of a “recordable” employee injury.  Annual OSHA logs must be kept on file at the facility for five years.
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• The OSHA Form 300A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. This document needs to be posted at the facility (in a place where employees can easily see it) annually from February 1st until April 30th.

 The OSHA Form 301 is the Injury and Illness Incident Report, and can be substituted with company incident reports, medical provider notes, and related injury claim information.