Health and Safety - Equipment and Chemicals Series: Ammonia Refrigeration Hazards
Product Code: reg116 Time: 30.0 minute(s) CEUs:

Summary:

The hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems can be reduced if workers are trained and follow strict safety procedures. This course emphasizes the need for good work practices when handling ammonia.

Objectives:

  • Identify the nature of anhydrous ammonia.
  • Recognize the safety standards regulated by OSHA that relate to ammonia.
  • Determine the hazards of exposure to ammonia.
  • Identify some specific safety measures to use for loading, unloading, and storing ammonia.


Topics:

  • Background
  • Exposure
  • Safety measures - receiving
  • Safety measures - storage
  • Safety measures - hoses
  • Safety measures - other

Technical Requirements:

P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.



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