Ammonia Awareness Toolbox Talk

Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3 and is normally encountered as a gas with a characteristic pungent odour. Ammonia, as used commercially, is often called Anhydrous Ammonia, emphasising the absence of water in the material. Because of its many uses, ammonia is one of the most highly produced inorganic chemicals.

The ESS Ltd. Ammonia Awarenes Training course is designed for all personnel who may come into contact with Anhydrous Ammonia (R717) Refrigerant in the work place. It is designed to make all participants aware of the risks and safety procedures involved in handling R717 (Anhydrous Ammonia).

This course is also available as an on-site customised course

Course Cost: €295	Duration:1 day	Date: February 2011
Location: TBC	Click for our booking form	Click to view our Cancellation Policy

Course Content:

1. Overview of refrigerants (CFC, HCFC, HFC and Natural Refrigerants)
2. Principles of the vapour compression system
3. Liquid overfeed system (Ammonia) including oil separation and return
4. Major components of a liquid overfeed system
5. Cooling Tower principles
6. Basics of legionella
7. Ammonia as a Refrigerant
8. Flammability and Toxicity
9. Ammonia Physical properties
10. Ammonia Physiological Properties
11. Ammonia Chemical Properties
12. COSHH Regulations
13. Employees Duties under the Health and safety at work regulations
14. R717 First Aid
15. Potential Hazards
16. Site Precautions
17. Associated Emergency Equipment
18. Plant room equipment
19. Emergency Procedures
20. Ventilation
21. Leak detection alarms
22. Associated P.P.E
23. Using P.P.E.
24. Respiratory Protective Equipment
25. Risk Identification
26. Permit to work systems
27. Environmental Issues
28. Ammonia Pressure Testing
29. Ammonia Leak Testing
30. Strength test procedure
31. Pumping Out and Discharging Ammonia from the System
32. Decanting Ammonia from a Refrigeration Plant
33. Labelling Cylinders
34. Refrigerant Storage
35. Charging Procedures

TRAINER PROFILE
The Trainer has worked extensively in the air-conditioning sector. During his career he has worked as a distributor, a Technical Support Manager for an Air conditioning manufacturer and as a consultant on a number of large projects. He also provides training in Ireland and the UK as well as providing Consultancy on the Irish AC Market to a number of UK Clients. He is a member of the International Institute of Refrigeration (an Intergovernmental advisory body) and The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration.