COURSE OVERVIEW
Ammonia is a commonly used product in industry. It is used to produce fertilizers, explosives , plastics and pharmaceuticals. In addition, it is useful as a household cleaner, a refrigerant, a cleaning and bleaching agent
Most of the ammonia in the environment comes from the natural breakdown of manure and dead plants and animals. It has a bad reputation for being a hazardous product, but is very important to plant, animal, and human life. In fact, it is a source of much needed nitrogen for plants and animals. The purpose of this course is to discuss these managable hazards of Ammonia including the means to protect yourself against them.
COURSE TOPICS
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Physical properties of anhydrous ammonia
- Safe storage and handling of ammonia
- Toxic and Corrosive Health effects of ammonia exposure
- Appropriate personal protective equipment
- Emergency first-aid measures and emergency-response strategies
TOPICS COVERED:
- Identification and Properties of Ammonia
- Handling and Storage of this chemical
- WHMIS Labeling and Classification
- Health and Safety Hazards
- Protecting Yourself from exposure
- Emergencies with Ammonia
DURATION
About 30 minutes online
PASS MARK
A mark of 80% must be achieved to receive a certificate of completion. You can try twice to pass
CERTIFICATE:
A certificate of completion will be available to download and print once successfully achieved.
UNIVERSALLY COMPATIBLE
Computer Mode: This course will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities. This includes most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems such as Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone.
