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Price
USD 51.50This e-learning course provides an overview of ammonia; its characteristics, its uses and benefits as a refrigerant, and its associated risks. The course focuses on the precautions that should be taken to prevent exposure to ammonia and how to respond in the event of an emergency.
Who is it for: Personnel who are not expected to handle ammonia directly but require an awareness of the risks involved with ammonia and are aware of how to respond in an emergency situation. Prerequisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course. Assessment: End-of-course assessment with an 80% pass mark required for certification. Certification: Certificate is auto-generated via the LMS.
1. Ammonia as a Refrigerant and Its Benefits – Overview of ammonia, its uses and the advantages of ammonia as a refrigerant.
2. Properties of Ammonia – Key physical and chemical properties of ammonia relevant to workplace safety.
3. Effects of Ammonia on the Human Body – How ammonia exposure affects health, including acute and chronic effects.
4. Risks Associated with Ammonia in Refrigeration Systems – Potential hazards arising from ammonia use in refrigeration.
5. Workplace Exposure Limits – Regulatory exposure limits and their application in the workplace.
6. Safe Work Practices – Control measures in place to minimise the risk of ammonia exposure.
7. Detection and Monitoring Equipment Requirements – Equipment used to detect and monitor ammonia levels.
8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements – Selection and use of appropriate PPE for ammonia-related work.
9. Emergency Response Actions – How to respond in the event of an ammonia release.
10. Health Surveillance – Requirements for health monitoring of personnel exposed to ammonia.
1. Describe what ammonia is, its uses, and benefits as a refrigerant.
2. Identify the properties of ammonia.
3. Describe the effects of ammonia on the human body.
4. Describe the potential risks associated with ammonia in refrigeration systems.
5. Describe the regulatory workplace exposure limits in relation to ammonia exposure.
6. Describe safe work practices and the control measures in place to minimise the risk of exposure.
7. Describe ammonia detection and monitoring equipment requirements.
8. Describe the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
9. Describe emergency response actions in the event of an ammonia release.
10. Describe the requirements for health surveillance.