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Ammonia Refrigeration Training
Customized Training That Builds Real-World Compliance
At Ice Cold Consulting, we offer specialized ammonia refrigeration training programs designed to strengthen your team’s skills, boost safety, and ensure compliance with OSHA’s PSM and EPA’s RMP standards.
Our courses are led by RETA Authorized Instructor (RAI) Benny Phillips, who brings over 30 years of hands-on industry experience. Each session blends regulatory expertise with practical, real-world application—equipping your team to excel not only during audits, but in daily operations as well.
We believe training should be site-specific, relatable, and immediately actionable — that’s why we deliver live, on-site training tailored to your facility’s needs
Our Training Offerings
OPERATOR 1 (OP1) AND OPERATOR 2 (OP2) CERTIFICATION PREP
Prepare your team for RETA’s CARO and CIRO certifications with expert-led courses that blend theory with real-world scenarios.
INTRO TO AMMONIA TRAINING
Ideal for Facility Maintenance Managers, Safety Departments, and other staff who need a foundational understanding of ammonia systems and safety.
HAZMAT TEAM TRAINING
Equip your Emergency Response Teams (ERT) with the knowledge and confidence to safely handle ammonia incidents, including awareness, operations, and technician-level competencies.
IIAR 6 MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TRAINING
Hands-on training that walks maintenance and operations teams through the practical application of IIAR 6 standards — ensuring your facility’s mechanical integrity programs are compliant and effective.
ANNUAL REFRESHER COURSES
Stay in compliance with OSHA 1910.119 and EPA RMP requirements with targeted refresher training for operators, maintenance personnel, and response teams.
CUSTOM SITE-SPECIFIC TRAINING
Because no two facilities are the same, we tailor training programs to match your equipment, processes, and compliance goals — saving you on travel costs and ensuring maximum relevance for your team.
PSM/RMP 14 ELEMENTS TRAINING
This course covers all 14 elements of OSHA’s PSM standard and EPA’s RMP rule, helping your team understand what each element means and how it applies to their day-to-day work. It’s ideal for operators, safety personnel, and support staff involved in compliance.
Why Train with Ice Cold Consulting?
- Industry Expertise: Courses are led by Benny Phillips, a RETA Authorized Instructor (RAI) with over 30 years of real-world ammonia refrigeration experience.
- Practical, Hands-On Learning: We teach beyond the textbook, focusing on the challenges your team actually faces in the field.
- Site-Specific Flexibility: On-site delivery ensures content matches your systems and operations.
- Full Compliance Focus: Training designed to meet OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards.
- Accessible and Relatable Instructors: Our trainer speaks the language of operators, maintenance techs, and ERT teams — making the material stick.
Prepare Your Team for Success
When it comes to ammonia refrigeration safety and compliance, investing in the right training pays dividends — in reduced risk, smoother inspections, and safer operations.
Let Ice Cold Consulting bring high-quality, customized training directly to your facility.
What makes Ice Cold Consulting’s training different from online or off-the-shelf options?
Our training is delivered live and on-site by a RETA Authorized Instructor (RAI) with over 30 years of field experience. We tailor each session to your facility’s equipment, operations, and compliance goals — making it more relevant, engaging, and effective than generic training options.
Who should attend these training sessions?
We train a wide range of personnel — from new operators preparing for certification (OP1/OP2) to experienced maintenance staff, emergency response teams, and even non-technical personnel like safety departments or Facility Maintenance Managers who need a foundational understanding of ammonia systems.
How often should our team complete refresher training?
Most facilities complete refresher training annually to maintain compliance with OSHA 1910.119 and EPA RMP requirements. We can help you build a recurring training plan that aligns with your compliance calendar and team needs.
Can the training be customized for our specific facility?
Yes. In fact, that’s what we specialize in. On-site delivery allows us to use your facility as the classroom — incorporating your equipment, procedures, and real-world scenarios so the training sticks and applies immediately.
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