Ammonia Emergency Response Training & Live-Release Drill
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST),
4190 Aumsville Highway,
Salem, OR 97317
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Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction and live release ammonia drill
- Complimentary lunch
- Certificates upon successful completion will be emailed following the event
Attendee Level
- Technician Level or Ammonia Specialist (Ammonia Drill – Entry)
- Operations Level (Ammonia Drill – Decon & Air Monitoring)
- Awareness Level (May observe the drill from a safe distance & attend the lecture portion in the morning)
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Anhydrous Ammonia Overview
- Properties
- Routes of Exposure
- Health Effects
- First Aid
- Containers/Bulk and Non-Bulk Packaging
- Markings/Placards/Labels
- Ammonia Processes
- Types of Ammonia Releases
- Ammonia Response Tactics
- Control/Containment
- ER Guide Cards
- Tarp & Cover
Description
Classroom Sessions:
Ammonia Properties & Emergency Response: An overview of anhydrous ammonia, including its chemical and physical properties, placards, labels, containers, tank construction, and the hazards and potential outcomes associated with an anhydrous ammonia incident.
Field Exercises:
Ammonia Drill: Live release ammonia drill for participants to practice and perform basic control and confinement operations, including tarp and cover. Decontamination and air monitoring will also be incorporated into the drill.
Important Details
Required PPE for Drill Participants (MUST BRING WITH YOU):
- SCBA (Operations & Technician Level)
- Operations Level Drill Participants: Turnout Gear or Level B, plus a material/cotton-type glove & chemical gloves. *Operations Level can participate in decontamination and air monitoring.
- Technician Level Drill Participants: Level A or Encapsulated Level B + plus a material/cotton-type glove & chemical gloves. You can utilize Level A suits that are expired or did not pass pressure test at this drill. LION MT94 suits are allowed. *Must be Technician Level to enter the live release area of the ammonia drill.
- TRANSCAER will provide a limited number of cotton gloves and chemical gloves for the drill.
- No Level A training suits are allowed (these are the suits that are specifically marked training use only).
- All PPE will be subject to pre-evolution inspection to ensure the safety of all participants.
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercise. Stay hydrated and alert.
Sponsors
- Tanner Industries, Inc.
- TRANSCAER
Event Contacts
aaron.bielemeier@dpsst.oregon.gov
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