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Ammonia Refrigeration » Plant Safety - Self Inspection Checklist
Ammonia
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Are all employees properly trained?
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Are all personnel assigned to work with anhydrous ammonia capable of working in a hazardous area?
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Are goggles used by all persons handling anhydrous ammonia?
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Are ammonia-resistant gloves used by all persons handling anhydrous ammonia?
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Is a safety water tank or an approved deluge shower available?
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Is a "First Aid Water" decal on the safety tank or shower?
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Are rain suits or slickers available?
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Are boots available?
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Are two fullface masks available?
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Are canisters current?
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Are two self-contained air masks available for emergencies?
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Are safety belts and life lines available?
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Is an approved first aid kit available?
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Are fire extinguishers in good condition?
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Have the local emergency authorities been trained in handling anhydrous ammonia emergencies?
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Are emergency telephone numbers conspicuously posted?
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Are storage tanks approved for anhydrous ammonia?
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Is the paint on storage tanks in good condition?
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Are the "Caution-Ammonia" or "Anhydrous Ammonia" decals in place?
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Are the "Warnings" and "First Aid" decals in place?
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Are "Wear Your Goggles" decals located throughout the work area?
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Are all valves, and like equipment, approved for anhydrous ammonia?
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Are the liquid and vapor valves properly identified?
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Are excess flow checks in all openings where required
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Are relief valves checked and replaced regularly?
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Are all relief valves capped?
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Is all piping done with schedule 80, black pipe (no galvanized or brass)?
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Are all hoses labeled for anhydrous ammonia?
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Are all hoses and pipes equipped with relief valves where needed?
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Are hoses inspected regularly and changed when age or condition require?
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Are transfer connection areas (transport stubs, loading stations, and so on) marked "Caution-Ammonia" or "Anhydrous Ammonia"?
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Is there an automatic backcheck in the transport liquid line?
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Are wheel chocks for nurse tanks, motor transports, and rail cars available?
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Are "Stop-Tank Car Connected" signs available and in use?
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Is the site clean and well kept