Kuala Belait - Twelve participants representing various local refrigeration and air conditioning sectors attended a one-day course held specifically for technicians in order to improve their capabilities. The Refrigerant Management Plan (RMP) course was held at the Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering in Kuala Belait yesterday, a press release stated.

The objective of the course was to teach the participants the importance of protecting the ozone layer and the harmful effects of increased UV -B radiation.

The Montreal Protocol and its amendments, the role of the National Ozone Unit (NOU), JASTRE and the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP), were key topics that were discussed due to Brunei's commitment to the Montreal Protocol.

The technicians underwent further training for the servicing and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

The areas covered included awareness; introduction and demonstration of procedures that eliminate refrigerant emissions during preventive and unscheduled maintenance, the importance of developing an information network throughout the sector, reducing the wastage of refrigerants, providing information on new policies, and regulatory issues.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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