Seattle Refrigeration Holding First Annual “Ammonia Safety and Awareness Conference”

PRLog (Press Release) - May 13, 2009 -
Seattle, WA – Seattle Refrigeration Company and the Pudget Sound Chapter of RETA (Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association) in conjunction with ASTI (Ammonia Safety and Training Institute) are offering an NH3 (Ammonia) Safety Class for their Inaugural Ammonia Safety and Awareness Day.

Day:          June 5th, 2009

Time:        7:30am – 5:00pm

Location:   Rivers Edge Best Western
                 5901 West Valley Hwy
                 Tukwila, WA 98188
                  425-226-1812              
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Instructor:  Gary Smith

This daylong program provides end-users, emergency responders, and regulatory officials the opportunity to learn about the hazards of ammonia, how to reduce the chances of an ammonia release and how to respond in the event of a release.  

The event features Gary Smith, President and co-founder of the Ammonia Safety & Training Institute (ASTI), as the keynote speaker and facilitator. Gary, a retired Fire Chief from the Apstos / La Selva Fire Department with over 30 years experience in Emergency Response, HAZMAT, and ammonia related incidents, co-founded ASTI in 1991 after recognizing the long standing need for training regarding the safe handling of ammonia.

Located in Seattle Washington with service in Oregon and Alaska, Seattle Refrigeration designs, installs, and services refrigeration systems worldwide for the marine industry, food storage, food transport companies, and large food storage warehouses. Seattle Refrigeration’s Philosophy has been passed on from generation to generation dating back to its founding in 1932; to continually provide our customers with quality goods and service at the best possible price while building lasting relationships.

For more information on Seattle refrigeration visit:  www.seafrig.com