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Possible Monetary Recovery
for CIGA Members
There is a potential monetary recovery for purchases of Packaged Ice between 2001 and 2008 from Arctic Glacier Inc., The Home City Ice Company, and Reddy Ice Corporation. A settlement was reached and monies paid by these three companies.
A consulting firm, Refund Consultants, Inc., (RCI) is available to assist with filing claims if you bought "Packaged Ice" (packaged in bags or blocks) from these companies during the above time period, even with limited records available.
The filing deadline is November 26, 2011.
RCI can be reached at phmabry@bellsouth.net, or by calling (904) 270-2201. View Settlement Details Here.
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CIGA Kern County Golf Tournament
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Grand Raffle Prize Winners with CIGA's Communications Director, Melissa Goodell (click for more images)
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CIGA welcomed grocers and vendors last week to the Kern County Golf Tournament held at Seven Oaks County Club in Bakersfield, Calif. Once there, attendees had the opportunity to network, enjoy a round of golf on a beautiful day, and have their chance to win some great prizes during the awards banquet.
CIGA would like to thank everyone that helped support and sponsor this event, and we look forward to the opportunity again next year! For more information about the Kern County Golf Tournament please contact Melissa Goodell at mgoodell@ciga.org. |
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Deadlines approaching for owners of large refrigeration systems in California
A California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulation to minimize leaks of "high global warming potential" refrigerants established the following requirements and deadlines for owners/operators of systems using 2,000 or more pounds of these refrigerants:
- January 1, 2012: Automatic leak detection systems must be installed.
- March 1, 2012: Facility registration, fee payment and annual report due.
The regulation, known as the Refrigerant Management Program, also requires distributors, wholesalers and reclaimers of any amount of high global warming refrigerant to register and submit annual reports by March 1, 2012. Please visit website below for additional requirements.
Common refrigerants subject to the rule include, but are not limited to: R-12, R-22, R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-410A, and R-507. These high-global warming refrigerants are thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide in trapping the Earth's heat in the atmosphere. Refrigeration systems that use ammonia or carbon dioxide are not subject to the rule. Air conditioners and other systems used exclusively for cooling building occupants do not need to be registered, but are still subject to required service practices.
How do I register?
Registration opens January 2012. Online registration will be available. Check CARB's Refrigerant Management Program website for upcoming training webinars on how to use the Refrigerant Registration and Reporting (R3) Tool.
For more information on registration and reporting requirements: www.arb.ca.gov/StopRefrigerantLeaks, email reftrackinfo@arb.ca.gov or call (916) 324-2517.
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Propane Forklift Safety Article
Every year, there are hundreds of accidental deaths in the United States from carbon monoxide poisoning. Some of these deaths occur in the workplace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 21 worker deaths in private industry from carbon monoxide exposure in 2001.
This Safety Article Discusses:
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
How much CO is too much?
Protecting Workers from CO
Click Here to Read the Article in its Entirety |
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Cal OSHA Materials
Available Year-Round
Stay up-to-date on all the required Cal-OSHA postings and information year-round by visiting CIGA's website here, and click on the link that best fits what it is you want to know.
Once on CIGA's website you will find how to obtain a free consultation, Cal-OSHA record keeping, safety articles, online videos, required forms, and more. Check it out today! |
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REGISTER HERE
ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE SOON!
REGISTER TODAY AND PAY THROUGH APRIL 2012!
Say Aloha to a week that you will never forget! Enjoy some relaxation and exclusive networking opportunities in Kaua'i. Guest speakers at educational seminars will be discussing public relations, marketing, communication, human resources, and more.
Sign-up NOW to take advantage of CIGA's installment plan and pay all the way through April 2012. Must be a CIGA member to participate in this offer.
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CIGA's 31st Annual Education Conference January 14-21,2012 Grand Hyatt Resort & Spa REGISTER HERE |
CIGA's 53rd Annual Sonoma Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Oakmont Golf Club Santa Rosa, CA REGISTER HERE |
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For any questions regarding this issue of Trade News please contact Melissa Goodell, CIGA's
Communications Director, at mgoodell@ciga.org.
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