An 8 Hour Emergency Responder Refresher Course for Current 24 Hour Responders in the Ammonia Refrigeration Industry (pre-requisite: Ammonia Emergency Responder Training - 24 Hr.)
Who should attend: Engineers, Maintenance Operators, Safety Personnel, Members of Management, and Human
Overview: The 8 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Refresher Course is designed to keep the Qualified 24 Hour Responder Current with the requirements of OSHA and the EPA. It is designed for Emergency Response Personnel who are currently qualified as Response Personnel responding to chemical spills and leaks. This course will keep your Response personnel up to date as required by the EPA and OSHA, as well as keeping the skills and information honed in the event of an emergency. This course is geared towards the Ammonia Refrigeration Industry although this information will prove valuable for any chemical leak or spill emergency
Chapter 1 - Respirator Information, OSHA Requirements for minimal Respirator Program
- Written SOP’s governing selection
- Selection Based on Hazards of Exposure
- Instruction and training in proper use and limitations of the Respirator
- Respirator assignment
- Instruction on proper cleaning and disinfecting Respirators
- Storage of Respirators
- Inspection of Serviceability of Respirator
- Surveillance of work area
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of Respirator program
- Health and Physical requirements for the use of Respirators
- Approved Respirators per OSHA
Chapter 2 - Types of Protection Needed for Types of Exposure
- Respirator Cartridge types
- SCBA performance requirements
- Hydrostatic Testing SCBA cylinders
- SCBA Cylinder Identification
- SCBA Cylinder Explosion Cautions
- Commonly used Air Specifications
- SCBA Cylinder Requirements for Cascade Systems
Chapter 3 - Anhydrous Ammonia
- Detection
- Toxicity
- Flammability
- Effects of Ammonia
- Potential Hazards
- Emergency Action
Chapter 4 - System Practices for Ammonia
- Piping Requirements
- Condenser and Receiver Piping
- Evaporator Piping
- Water Header
- Suction Traps
- Liquid Ammonia Recirculation Systems
- Compound Compression Systems
- Cascade Systems
All Participants will receive a Course Manual, Continental Breakfast and Buffet Lunch. A typical class day will begin at 8:00 AM and will adjourn around 4:30 PM. Classes are held at Wagner-Meinert Inc. 7617 Freedom Way Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Several motels are available locally. (See Map)
Seminar reservations can be made by calling 260-489-7555 ext. 30
Note: These courses will only be offered if we receive adequate interest.
CANCELLATION POLICY: To provide the best learning environment, we limit the class size. This often results in interested persons being placed on a waiting list. If you wish to cancel your employee’s attendance at one of our seminars, you may do so up to 21 days prior to the first day of the seminar with no cost incurred. If cancellation is made less than 21 days, 1/2 of the seminar cost will be billed, unless previous arrangements have been made If you fail to cancel or cancel within 48 hours and your employee does not attend the seminar, you will be billed for the entire seminar cost.. A person who is signed up and is unable to attend, may at no additional fee, send a qualified substitute.