Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook: The Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guide is an essential component of Emergency Response Training. It contains information vital to Emergency Responders, including information on coordination of decontamination and safe distance when working with different chemical releases. We recommend keeping a copy with your emergency response gear.

NIOSHA Pocket Guide: The NIOSH Pocket Guide is an essential component of Emergency Response Training. It contains information vital to Emergency Responders including information on hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals. We recommend keeping a copy with your emergency response gear.

Emergency Planning and Response Glossary: Wagner-Meinert, Inc. has compiled this listing of Emergency Response Terms and definitions for multiple sources. These terms are common throughout the Emergency Response Industry. This information has been provided for download in the hope that it will be used during Emergency Response Training.

Reporter’s Log Checklist: The Reporter’s Log focuses on common items used by each Emergency Response Officer as well as incident reporting. This checklist is based on a checklist originally developed by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). This information has been modified and expanded by Wagner-Meinert, Inc. through years of practical use in training and incident management. Wagner-Meinert, Inc. utilizes this checklist as part of our Emergency Response Incident Commander’s training course.

Security Officer’s Checklist: The Security Officer’s Checklist focuses on establishing and maintaining Site security during an incident as well as coordination of offsite responders. This checklist is based on documentation originally developed by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). This information has been modified and expanded by Wagner-Meinert, Inc. through years of practical use in training and incident management. Wagner-Meinert, Inc. utilizes this checklist as part of our Emergency Response Incident Commander’s training course.

Decontamination Officer’s Checklist: The Decontamination Officer’s Checklist focuses on the establishment and operation of the Decontamination Station. This checklist is based on a checklist originally developed by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). This information has been modified and expanded by Wagner-Meinert, Inc. through years of practical use in training and incident management. Wagner-Meinert, Inc. utilizes this checklist as part of our Emergency Response Incident Commander’s training course.

Safety Officer’s Checklist: The Safety Officer’s Checklist focuses on Personnel Safety as well as Personal Protective Equipment. This checklist is based on documentation originally developed by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). This information has been modified and expanded by Wagner-Meinert, Inc. through years of practical use in training and incident management. Wagner-Meinert, Inc. utilizes this checklist as part of our Emergency Response Incident Commander’s training course.

Incident Commander's Checklist: The Incident Commander’s Checklist focuses on overall site assessment, coordination, and resource allocation. This checklist is based on documentation originally developed by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). This information has been modified and expanded by Wagner-Meinert, Inc. through years of practical use in training and incident management. Wagner-Meinert, Inc. utilizes this checklist as part of our Emergency Response Incident Commander’s training course.

Emergency Response Plan Assessment Form: Each time the Emergency Response Team assemblies, either for an incident or drill, the actions of the team should be assessed to determine if any areas can be improved. This form provides a few quick questions to assess the operation of the team. Wagner-Meinert, Inc. utilizes this checklist as part of our Emergency Response Incident Commander’s training course.

CPL 2-2.59A - Inspection Procedures for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases: CPL documents are the guidance documents used by OSHA inspectors when inspecting programs. This document is used to check compliance of Emergency Response Programs. It can be used by facility personnel to check their program against the minimum standards established by OSHA. Additionally, owners of Ammonia Refrigeration or other Industrial Refrigeration systems can utilize this document in their Ammonia Training classes for their Emergency Responders.

Safety and Heath Topics: Ammonia Refrigeration

Ammonia MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): Airgas has compiled this ammonia Safety Data Sheet. This MSDS is ideal for inclusion in Ammonia Training. Whether it is Emergency Response Training or safety training for anyone in the ammonia refrigeration or industrial refrigeration fields. The MSDS contains information on ammonia as a chemical, as well as procedures on dealing with ammonia exposures. Ammonia safety is vitally important. We encourage you to make use of this information.

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety: Airgas has compiled this pamphlet concerning ammonia safety. Chapters include: A Basic Understanding, Common Hazards, Other Hazards, Thermal Expansion, Human Physiological Effects, Exposure Limits, Personal Protective Equipment, Emergency Protective And Safety Equipment, Emergency Measures, Employee Safety Training, And Safety References And Training Aids. This pamphlet is ideal for inclusion in Ammonia Training. Whether it is Emergency Response Training or safety training for anyone in the ammonia refrigeration or industrial refrigeration fields. Ammonia safety is vitally important. We encourage you to make use of this information.

CPL 2-2.45A - Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals -- Compliance Guidelines and Enforcement Procedures: CPL documents are the guidance documents used by OSHA inspectors when inspecting programs. This document is used to check compliance of Process Safety Management Programs. It can be used by facility personnel to check their program against the minimum standards established by OSHA. Additionally, owners of ammonia refrigeration or other industrial refrigeration systems can utilize this document in their ammonia training classes for their management personnel.

On-Site Risk Management Audit Checklist for Program Level 3 Process (Ohio EPA): This checklist is utilized by compliance officers from the Ohio EPA. This checklist is ideally utilized to check compliance before an audit. Any operator of an Ammonia Refrigeration System in the state of Ohio containing over 10,000 pounds of ammonia refrigerant should be in compliance with this document.

Guidance For Implementation Of The General Duty Clause Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(1): A 55 page document explaining the 2 paragraphs that is the General Duty Clause. The General Duty Clause was originally used to mandate industry consensus standards. Every operator of an Ammonia Refrigeration System should be aware of the obligations they have (as outlined in this document).

Risk Management Plan - RMP Audit Program: This document provides a quick overview of the audit process used by the EPA to verify the compliance of EPA’s Risk Management Plans (RMP’s). The audit requirements are found in 40 CFR 68.220.

Changes to the Chemical Accident Prevention Rule (Risk Management Program) in 2004: This information bulletin was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It outlines the revisions to the Risk Management rule prior to the 2004 submissions. Many facilities failed to account for these changes when they resubmitted in 2004. All facilities should verify compliance with the changes prior to their 2009 submittal.

Wagner-Meinert Inc. Pipe Painting Specification: Shortly after our founding, Dennis Meinert worked with our engineers to develop our first pipe painting color scheme. This scheme is useful when painting ammonia piping or when touching up those pipes painted by Wagner-Meinert, Inc. during installation.