Course Content Summary
Among all the safety hazards common in agriculture, clearly one of the most dangerous is the handling of anhydrous ammonia. As vital as this chemical can be in a soil-fertility program, it poses a serious threat to life and livelihood, if mishandled.
This training course starts with a quick breakdown of what anhydrous ammonia is, the risk any exposure presents, and training on everything from job site preparedness to accident response. Training includes equipment inspection and maintenance, proper filling and transportation of the nurse tank, followed by information on making connections and performing field applications. Finally, it covers what to do if skin, eye or lung exposure occurs.
Who Should Take This Course?
Everyone within your operation who handles or comes in contact with anhydrous ammonia or supervises anyone who handles anhydrous ammonia should take this course annually.
Introduction
What Is Anhydrous Ammonia?
Preparing to Use Anhydrous Ammonia
Equipment Inspection
-Hoses
-Quick-Connect Valves
-Water Tanks
-Break-away Couplers
-Applicator Knives
Personal Protection Equipment
Filling and Transporting Nurse Tank
Safe Field Application
Accident Response
-Skin exposure
-Eye exposure
-Lung exposure
Course Instructor
Elearning
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) refers to training that is delivered in a virtual or simulated environment, or when instructor and learner are in separate locations. Virtual instruction environments are designed to simulate the traditional classroom or learning experience.