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A Guide for Developing a Training Program for Anhydrous Ammonia Workers.

PB80189475

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Karches, G. J.; Froehlich, P. A.; Bicknell, R. J.
Page Count	96
Abstract	A guide for the establishment of a training program for employees who handle anhydrous ammonia (7664417) is presented. Areas addressed in this training include the physical properties of anhydrous ammonia, the effects of overexposure, first aid to counteract such exposure, and the proper use of personal protective and safety equipment. Safe procedures for the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment also are described. Proper storage and handling of ammonia in bulk plants and permanent installations are examined, and transfer operations and transportation are discussed. Potential accidents involving anhydrous ammonia are cited, and publications containing detailed information regarding the handling of the substance that may be helpful in establishing training and safety and health programs are listed. Details on the transfer of anhydrous ammonia, as well as descriptions of valves, fittings, and cylinders related to its storage, are provided.
Keywords	Hazardous materials Industrial medicine Ammonia Physical properties Exposure Guidelines Education First aid Protection Protective clothing Safety Storage Materials handling Accident prevention Industrial accidents Employee health programs Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Anhydrous ammonia CAS 7664-41-7 Training
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 44P - Health Education & Manpower Training
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198019

A Guide for Developing a Training Program for Anhydrous Ammonia Workers.

A Guide for Developing a Training Program for Anhydrous Ammonia Workers.
PB80189475

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Karches, G. J.; Froehlich, P. A.; Bicknell, R. J.
Page Count	96
Abstract	A guide for the establishment of a training program for employees who handle anhydrous ammonia (7664417) is presented. Areas addressed in this training include the physical properties of anhydrous ammonia, the effects of overexposure, first aid to counteract such exposure, and the proper use of personal protective and safety equipment. Safe procedures for the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment also are described. Proper storage and handling of ammonia in bulk plants and permanent installations are examined, and transfer operations and transportation are discussed. Potential accidents involving anhydrous ammonia are cited, and publications containing detailed information regarding the handling of the substance that may be helpful in establishing training and safety and health programs are listed. Details on the transfer of anhydrous ammonia, as well as descriptions of valves, fittings, and cylinders related to its storage, are provided.
Keywords	Hazardous materials Industrial medicine Ammonia Physical properties Exposure Guidelines Education First aid Protection Protective clothing Safety Storage Materials handling Accident prevention Industrial accidents Employee health programs Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Anhydrous ammonia CAS 7664-41-7 Training
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 44P - Health Education & Manpower Training
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198019