eTools : Ammonia Refrigeration - Occupational Safety and Health ...
This eTool is designed to assist employers and employees in identifying and controlling the hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems. This eTool consists of Ammonia Receiving and Storage and Emergency Response modules.
Ammonia Refrigeration - Overview | Occupational Safety and …
Exposure to 300 parts per million (ppm) is immediately dangerous to life and health. Ammonia is also flammable at concentrations of approximately 15% to 28% by volume in air. When mixed with lubricating oils, its flammable concentration range is increased.
Ammonia Refrigeration - Standards | Occupational Safety and …
The new and improved IIAR 2 is the definitive design safety standard of the ammonia refrigeration industry. ANSI/IIAR 3, American National Standard for Ammonia Refrigeration Valves. Specifies criteria for materials, design parameters, marking and testing of valves and strainers used in closed circuit ammonia refrigeration systems.
eTools : Ammonia Refrigeration - Properties of Ammonia
International Institute for Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), (1993, March). Covers ammonia characteristics and hazards, inspection and maintenance of equipment, start-up issues, reference standards, safety equipment, and log book record-keeping.
Ammonia Refrigeration - Hazard Recognition | Occupational …
This manual summarizes requirements of environmental and safety laws for anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system operators. A list of the federal laws and regulations related to process safety, accident prevention, emergency planning, and release reporting may be found in Appendix C.
eTools : Ammonia Refrigeration - Receiving and Storage - Storage …
Guidelines for Start-Up, Inspection, and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems. International Institute for Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), (1993, March). Covers ammonia characteristics and hazards, inspection and maintenance of equipment, start-up issues, reference standards, safety equipment, and log book record-keeping.
Ammonia Refrigeration - Evaluation and Control | Occupational …
Covers ammonia characteristics and hazards, inspection and maintenance of equipment, start-up issues, reference standards, safety equipment, and log book record keeping. Provides definitions of system components and terms to help in understanding ammonia systems.
eTools : Ammonia Refrigeration - Additional References
A reference document providing users of ammonia refrigeration with suggested practices for the operation of an ammonia refrigeration system. See the Table of Contents . Bulletin No. 107.
eTools : Ammonia Refrigeration - General Safety | OSHA.gov ...
Primarily emphasizes safety in the operation of facilities that handle anhydrous ammonia for agricultural purposes; however, the information included should interest all who handle anhydrous ammonia at other permanent installations.
eTools : Ammonia Refrigeration - Ammonia - Guidelines for …
Check all ammonia monitors, eye wash stations, and other emergency equipment. Review procedures prior to startup and note any necessary deviations. Ensure that procedures are in compliance with process safety standards.