This Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course will enable learners to discover the fundamentals of ammonia refrigeration systems and safety requirements. Our comprehensive course will enable learners to master the essentials of ammonia refrigeration safety, gain insights into using ammonia as a refrigerant, differentiate between single-stage and two-stage ammonia systems, comprehend liquid recirculation system operations, and explore the significance of accumulators and intercoolers in ammonia refrigeration systems. Learners will also be able to unravel OSHA's regulatory framework, particularly General Industry Standard 29 CFR 1910.111, ensuring compliance and workplace safety.
With ammonia's inherent toxicity, employers must fulfill regulatory mandates and prioritize comprehensive safety training for their workforce. Additionally, due to the high pressures involved in refrigeration system operation, it's vital to exercise extreme caution during maintenance and operation to avert potential releases and avoid catastrophic outcomes.
Who Can Benefit from Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness Training?
This training course would benefit individuals who work with or around ammonia refrigeration systems such as facility managers, maintenance technicians, operators, and engineers; as well as EHS and other safety professionals.
Some Benefits of HAZWOPER OSHA Online Training
You can take the final exam once you complete the required study time. Upon passing the final exam, you will receive an electronic Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness Training certificate of course completion which will be emailed to you immediately.
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This Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course can be taken entirely online. The material can be accessed anywhere, anytime from a computer, iPad®, iPhone®, or an Android® device of your choice. All you need is a fast internet connection and access to a web browser. All our training courses are built using HTML 5, making it more compatible with the browser on your smartphone or another mobile device such as a tablet.
Our cloud-based learning management system (LMS) tracks your progress, which means you can seamlessly switch between different devices during your Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness without losing any progress. This means you can stop training in the middle of a lesson on your iPad® and resume your online training course on your iPhone® without missing a step.
As our safety training courses are self-paced, you can complete this training at your convenience, moving through training content as quickly or slowly as you like.
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Discover the Essentials of Ammonia Refrigeration Safety: Our course focuses on equipping you with vital knowledge to manage ammonia refrigeration systems efficiently. Learn about ammonia's properties as a refrigerant, identify crucial system components, recognize ammonia hazards, and understand the importance of safety protocols aligned with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.111.
The core objective of the Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course is to provide fundamental knowledge for effectively managing ammonia refrigeration systems. Learn about ammonia's properties as a refrigerant, identify crucial system components, recognize ammonia hazards, and understand the importance of safety protocols aligned with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.111.
Course Objectives – Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness
- Understand the properties of ammonia and its applications in refrigeration.
- Explore the benefits of using ammonia as a refrigerant in industrial settings.
- Identify and discuss industry standards governing ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Recognize key safety concerns linked with ammonia and learn preventive measures and first aid techniques.
- Investigate the correlation between temperature and pressure in refrigerants like ammonia.
- Differentiate between absorption and mechanical compression refrigeration systems.
- Identify and describe common compressors used in industrial ammonia refrigeration setups.
- Explain the roles of primary and secondary components in ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Analyze how components interact in single-stage, two-stage, and complex refrigeration systems.
- Define compression ratio and its importance in refrigeration system performance.
- Explore the use and significance of pressure-enthalpy (P-H) diagrams in refrigeration analysis.
- Investigate the concept and functionality of liquid recirculation systems.
- Evaluate the pros and cons of recirculation systems.
- Detail the design and operation of components in a liquid recirculation system.
- Identify OSHA-recommended safety protocols and procedures for handling and managing ammonia in the workplace.
- Demonstrate knowledge of regulations outlined in OSHA Standard 1910.111 for ammonia-related incidents.
- Learn how safely handle and transport ammonia according to OSHA guidelines.
Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness Course Syllabus
This Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course consists of 5 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.
Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness: Introduction
Lesson 1: Introduction to Ammonia and its Hazards
In this lesson, we will learn about the properties and uses of ammonia as a refrigerant, its potential hazards, and the safety measures necessary for handling it effectively. We will also explore the regulatory standards established by bodies such as OSHA to ensure safe practices in ammonia refrigeration systems.
Lesson 2: Basics of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
This lesson serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of ammonia refrigeration systems, providing a crucial foundation for subsequent lessons. You will delve into the four essential components that form the backbone of positive-displacement compression ammonia refrigeration systems. Additionally, you'll gain valuable insights into both primary and secondary components that play pivotal roles within these systems.
Lesson 3: Single-Stage and Two-Stage Refrigeration Systems
In this lesson, we'll examine the arrangement of these components to construct single-stage, two-stage, and intricate ammonia compression systems. Furthermore, we'll introduce specific additional components unique to two-stage compression systems.
Lesson 4: Liquid Overfeed/Recirculation Systems
In this lesson, we'll introduce the concept of liquid overfeed in refrigeration systems and delve into the basics of liquid recirculation systems. We'll explore the pros and cons of using such systems in ammonia refrigeration setups and discuss essential design elements that optimize the performance of recirculation vessels. Additionally, we'll explain the traditional pumper drum system and the controlled pressure receiver system, both commonly employed in modern refrigeration practices.
Lesson 5: Safety Protocols in Handling Ammonia and Designing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
This lesson focuses on ensuring safety in handling, transferring, and transporting liquid ammonia within refrigeration systems. It covers the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia, laying the groundwork for implementing OSHA Standards effectively throughout operations.
Final Examination
This Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course is designed by OSHA Certified Outreach Trainers and is updated and reviewed as soon as new requirements or regulations are issued by OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
The course meets the compliance requirements of OSHA General Industry Standards for 29 CFR 1910.111.
Certification
Once the course is completed, you will immediately be able to download, save, or print your Course Completion Certificate in PDF format.
Training Requirements
This course has no prerequisites.
IACET-Accredited Trainer
As an IACET-accredited training company, we are positioned to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to students enrolled in this training course. The total CEUs earned for this Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness equals 0.2.
A Final Note
It is important to remember that attending a training course on its own will not make a worker competent. Competence is developed over time by implementing the knowledge acquired through a training course to on-the-job work processes. Therefore, in addition to this online course, you must receive additional on-site training from your employer.
As an employer, do you want to train your employees as a team? Do your employees want to learn from a qualified instructor?
HAZWOPER OSHA offers customized group instructor-led training (ILT). We facilitate virtual/remote and in-person client-site training for groups of all sizes, led by OSHA-authorized trainers who guide individuals through the key topics of Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness Training according to OSHA General Industry Standards for 29 CFR 1910.111.
We can customize this Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course with your workplace-specific requirements so you can quickly and easily meet your workplace safety and health training goals.
Virtual Instructor-Led Group Training
Rates for the virtual/remote group ILT training courses are dependent on the number of participants and changes required (if any) to the course content. To get a quote,
email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the:
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- Preferred date for scheduling the training, and
- Number of employees expected to be trained.
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In-Person Client-Site Instructor-Led Group Training
To get a quote for in-person client-site ILT group safety training, email (info@hazwoper-osha.com) or call (1-866-429-6742) with the following details:
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- Number of expected participants.
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We understand this statement and are ready to support employers in fulfilling their safety training goals by providing you with SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 compatible safety training course files.
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As experts in the field of safety training, we at HAZWOPER OSHA Training are aware of the various methods employers use to train their employees. Therefore, we are prepared to develop customized SCORM packages to suit your organization’s safety training needs. As such, we can convert this online Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course into a SCORM package to enable you to train your employees using your company’s LMS, making training accessible and hassle-free.
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The Ammonia Refrigeration Basics and Safety Awareness course holds significant importance for various reasons.
- It prioritizes safety by educating participants on the proper handling and operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, which can pose significant health risks if not managed correctly.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards established by organizations like OSHA, providing participants with an understanding of the legal requirements governing ammonia refrigeration.
- Familiarizes participants with hazards and safety protocols supporting organizations to minimize the likelihood of accidents or environmental incidents.
- HVAC technicians,
- Mechanical engineers,
- Chemical engineers,
- Safety professionals,
- Maintenance supervisors,
- Facilities managers,
- Environmental health officers, and
- Industrial safety consultants.
Additionally, individuals working in facilities with ammonia refrigeration systems, such as food processing plants, cold storage warehouses, and manufacturing facilities, would benefit greatly from understanding the fundamentals of ammonia refrigeration.
Whether seeking to enhance safety practices, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize system efficiency, or advance their careers, professionals in these roles will find the course invaluable in their respective fields.
