24-HOUR TECHNICIAN LEVEL
The 24-hour anhydrous ammonia course is offered once a year or at the request of our customers. The course covers the following:
- NH3 the Chemical
- Health Effects
- Containers, Markings, Placards, Shipping Papers
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and ERG
- Types of Releases
- Level of Response OSHA 1910.120(q)
- Response Considerations and Situational Awareness
- Release Notification (LEPC Form)
- Respiratory – OSHA 1910.134 and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Chemical Clothing
- Basic Incident Command System
- Non-Chemical Hazards (BRACKET)
- Shelter-in-Place
- Release Examples
- Table Top Exercises
- Environmental Concerns
- Containment
- Defensive vs. Offensive
- Physical vs. Chemical
- Regulations
- OSHA – HazCom/Emergency Response/PSM
- EPA – RMP SARA Title III (Tier II Reporting Forms)
- DHS – Top Screen Assessment
- Measurement and Monitoring Devices
- Decontamination
- Response Termination
- Tarp and Cover
- Ammonia Response Recommendations & Ventilation Methods
- Level A Suit Practice
- Pre-Planning for Drill Scenario
- Staging – Drill/Preparation/Clean-Up
- Drill Critique