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New OSHA video details inspection process under ammonium nitrate emphasis program

February 27, 2019

Washington — OSHA has published a new video highlighting the inspection process under the agency’s Regional Emphasis Program for fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate and agricultural anhydrous ammonia.

OSHA announces new emphasis program for reducing exposures to ammonium nitrate, anhydrous ammonia

October 3, 2018

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Kansas City, MO — OSHA has launched a Regional Emphasis Program addressing hazards stemming from exposure to fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate and agricultural anhydrous ammonia.

NFPA earns CSB’s praise for ammonium nitrate guidance

August 7, 2015

Washington – A member of the Chemical Safety Board recently praised the National Fire Protection Association for updating guidance on ammonium nitrate storage facilities.

Workgroup updates Obama on chemical facility safety; outlines future steps

June 6, 2014

Washington – A new report sent to President Barack Obama June 6 outlines the actions OSHA intends to take in the next year to improve safety and security at chemical facilities.

OSHA, EPA need to revise ammonium nitrate regulations, GAO says

May 28, 2014

Washington – OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency should revise ammonium nitrate regulations to provide better oversight of facilities that use the chemical compound, which has been involved in several major incidents over the past century, according to a Government Accountability report released May 19.

West, TX, fertilizer blast was preventable, CSB says

April 22, 2014

West, TX – The 2013 deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, TX, was preventable and occurred because the company and federal, state and local agencies failed to identify and correct hazards, Chemical Safety Board Chair Rafael Moure-Eraso said April 22.

OSHA partners with industry groups to spread ammonium nitrate safety message

February 19, 2014

Washington – OSHA administrator David Michaels has written a letter to employers regarding legal requirements and best practice recommendations for the safe storage and handling of ammonium nitrate.

OSHA, EPA, ATF issue advisory on ammonium nitrate

September 3, 2013

Washington – A chemical advisory issued Aug. 30 by OSHA; the Environmental Protection Agency; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives offers steps fertilizer facilities and others can take to help reduce ammonium nitrate hazards.

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CSB video calls for OSHA action on reactive chemicals

August 20, 2013

Washington – Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso has issued a video message urging OSHA to better regulate reactive chemicals.