Belvidere Cold Storage - Executive Summary

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Belvidere Cold Storage 
Executive Summary 
 
I. The accidental release prevention policies at Belvidere Cold Storage: 
  A. Accidental release prevention policies 
      1. Forklift Operation 
         a) All forklift operators, employees and temporary workers are properly trained and informed of the dangers of ammonia as well as selected product suitable for stacking on top rack tier in freezer one  The selected product allows forklift operators sufficient clearance between the top of the product and bottom part of ammonia piping  Additionally, the operating skills of forklift operators are evaluated initially and every three years thereafter  Operating deficiencies noticed during the evaluation or within the course of employment are addressed immediately with re-training 
 
      2. Contractor's policy 
         a) Contractors are evaluated in terms of their knowledge of the ammonia refrigeration process and safety performance  All contractors are supervised by Belvidere Cold Storage ref 
rigeration operators and General Manager to verify their compliance with PSM and other safety related guidelines   
 
      3. Process Safety Management Policy 
         a) Refrigeration operators must comply with all parts of the Belvidere Cold                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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