Hazard of Ammonia Handling, Storage & Shipping (Liquid & Gas)
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard of Ammonia Handling, Storage & Shipping (Liquid & Gas) | 23 Nov 2025 | 27 Nov 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 | Register |
Hazard of Ammonia Handling, Storage & Shipping (Liquid & Gas)
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard of Ammonia Handling, Storage & Shipping (Liquid & Gas) | 23 Nov 2025 | 27 Nov 2025 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
Ammonia has a variety of uses. It is used as a refrigerant, a cleaning and bleaching agent, and a household cleanser. It is also used to produce fertilizers, plastics, explosives and pharmaceuticals. Ammonia is very important to plant, animal, and human life. It is found in water, soil, and air, and is a source of much needed nitrogen for plants and animals. Most of the ammonia in the environment comes from the natural breakdown of manure and dead plants and animals. There are, however, some hazards associated with ammonia. The purpose of this course is to discuss these hazards and how to protect you against them.
Objectives
- Learn best practices for ammonia system safety and operation
- Understand relevant safety codes and standards
- Get answers to your specific questions
- Avoid operational risks with a solid understanding of safety in ammonia refrigeration
- Ammonia Identification Physical Properties of Ammonia Storage Requirements Safe Handling Requirements Exposure Information
- Receive the latest updates on ammonia safety regulations
By attending this course you will:
Training Methodology
This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.
Who Should Attend?
- Refrigeration system operators
- PSM coordinators
- Plant and facilities engineers,
- Contractors
- Application engineers
- Safety coordinators
- Environmental managers
- Refrigeration service technicians
- Other personnel wanting to gain more knowledge of safety in ammonia refrigeration systems
Course Outline
Selection of Refrigerants
- Characteristics of Ammonia, CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Hydrocarbons
- Overview of Systems
- Regulatory Update
- Machinery Room Issues
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- The EPA Risk Management Program
- General Applicability
- Changes to RMP,
Anhydrous Ammonia
- Physical Properties
- Physiological Properties (Exposure Limits)
- Chemical Properties
Potential Hazards
- Refrigeration Systems
- Refrigerant Storage
- Emergency Treatment
On Site Safety Precautions
- Personnel Protection
- Plant Room Requirements
- Ventilation
- Emergency Procedures
- Alarm Systems
Personnel Protective Equipment
- Personnel Protection Regulations
- Respiratory Equipment
- Recommended Personnel Safety Equipment
COSHH
Environmental Issues
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Hazards to the Environment
Pressure Testing Procedures
Decanting from Systems and Filling Containers
- Cylinder Safety and Inspection
- Guidance on Decanting Ammonia
- Supply of Empty Cylinders for Decanting Purposes
Charging Systems
- Manufactures Data
- Operating Parameters for Efficiency
Notes on Draining Oil from Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
- Safe Procedures
- Storage of Waste
Documentation
- Safe Systems of Works
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- Obtaining Permission

