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Poor communication and training linked to fatal B.C. ammonia leak

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A report from Technical Safety BC says the release of a "significant amount" of ammonia happened May 26, 2022. The refrigeration unit had been shut down in 2015 but the ammonia wasn't removed. miscommunication, staffing changes, and then the failure to use a licensed refrigeration contractor all contributed to the unexpected release.

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Poor communication and training linked to fatal B.C. ammonia leak

The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy that took years to unfold.

1 year ago·Canada

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CBC News

Miscommunication led staff to believe ammonia was gone before deadly leak in B.C., report finds

A combination of broken communication and staffing changes contributed to a deadly ammonia leak at an ice-making facility in Kamloops, B.C., last spring, an investigation has found.

1 year ago·Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

VANCOUVER – The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

VANCOUVER - The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near ...

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Sask Today

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

VANCOUVER — The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems and equipment in British Columbia has found a deadly ammonia leak near Kamloops last May was a tragedy that took years to unfold.

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Vancouver Sun

Safety recommendations for handling ammonia issued after fatal Kamloops incident

The report follows an investigation into a fatal ammonia incident at an ice making facility in Kamloops.

1 year ago·Vancouver, Canada

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Poor communication and training linked to fatal B.C. ammonia leak

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Poor communication and training linked to fatal B.C. ammonia leak

Poor communication and training linked to fatal B.C. ammonia leak

Miscommunication led staff to believe ammonia was gone before deadly leak in B.C., report finds

Miscommunication led staff to believe ammonia was gone before deadly leak in B.C., report finds

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

Safety recommendations for handling ammonia issued after fatal Kamloops incident

Safety recommendations for handling ammonia issued after fatal Kamloops incident

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