AMONIA AWARENESS

This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with anhydrous ammonia.

Course Description

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At the end of this interactive course, the end-user should be familiar with the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with anhydrous ammonia.

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End-users should not assume this material alone constitutes complete training. It is expected that a workplace will apply this information as they create their own company specific Ammonia Awareness program as part of their company’s larger Health & Safety Management System.

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Due to the different policies and procedures and equipment utilized on different work sites certain statements in this program may not apply.

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 Course Content

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 Safety Data Sheets

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• Product use

• Classification

• Exposure limits

• Hazard identification

• First aid measures

• Fire or explosion data

• Accidental release measures

• Handling and Storage

• Exposure controls and PPE

• Properties of NH3

• Stability and Reactivity

• Toxicological Information

• Disposal Considerations

• Hazard Assessments

• Atmospheric Sampling

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Course Duration

In-Class Training – Full Day

Online Theory – 1.5 Hours (approximately)

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