4 Hour First Responder Awareness Level

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This course is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA for training of ammonia awareness level personnel. These are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release.

Course: First Responder Ammonia Awareness Training

Requirement: OSHA 1910.120(q)
Duration: 4 hours

Description: This course is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA for training of ammonia awareness level personnel. These are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release.

Scope: This course covers: pics_hazmat9

Hazards that may confront emergency responders
Hazard communication
Material Safety Data Sheets and Terms
Health effects of ammonia
Ammonia spill procedures

Who should attend:

Members of management, engineering, maintenance, refrigeration, safety, production, human resources and security. A good cross section can contribute greatly to the overall effectiveness of any emergency response team.

Ammonia Awareness Training
4-hour Course Outline

Hazards that may confront
Emergency Responders

Health
Physical
Routes of Entry

Hazard Communication

MSDS and Toxicological Terms
Material Safety Data Sheets

Anhydrous Ammonia

Health Hazards
Physiological Effects of Ammonia
First Aid
Reactivity of Ammonia
Fire Hazards of Ammonia
Ammonia and Fire (Actual cases)

Ammonia Spill Procedures

Ventilation
Absorption
Neutralization

A certificate of completion will be awarded to all attendees at the conclusion of the class.