Course Duration
30 minutes
Price
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Course Summary
Anhydrous ammonia is commonly used in agricultural and other products. It can, however, be very hazardous and cause serious injuries, health problems, and death.
Anhydrous ammonia awareness provides basic information on the properties and health effects of anhydrous ammonia as well as precautions to take when working with or around it.
Course Outline
Properties of Ammonia
- Anhydrous vs. Aqua Ammonia
- Physical properties of anhydrous ammonia
- Chemical properties
- Uses
- Physical Hazards
Health Effects
- How ammonia causes harm
- Routes of exposure
- Inhalation
- Eye and skin contact
- Ingestion
- First aid providers
Control Measures
- Engineering controls
- Training
- PPE
Handling and Storage
- Safe handling
- Safe storage
Emergency Response
- Potential ammonia emergencies
- Requirements for emergency response
- Emergency response plans
- PPE for emergency responders
Who Needs Anhydrous Ammonia Awareness Training?
People who work with or near ammonia and their supervisors