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Caring About Customers
This anhydrous ammonia awarenessmaterial is intended to providecustomers with helpful informationregarding the safe handling, storageand use of this product. This materialis not meant to be, nor is it asubstitute for, a comprehensivetraining program - use of this materialand any reliance on it is at the user'ssole risk.
Specifications for anhydrous ammoniaproducts and laws and regulationsregarding these products and theiruse are subject to change withoutnotice. Users are urged to check themost recent applicable specifications,laws and regulations prior to makingany use of anhydrous ammoniaproducts. Users are fully responsiblefor the safe and proper handling andapplication of any anhydrousammonia product in accordance withall applicable laws.
DISCLAIMER
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Contact your localdealer for moreinformation aboutthis booklet.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Class and Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Training Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Anhydrous Ammonia Certification and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safe Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other Common Incidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Daily Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
First Aid Measures and Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Characteristics of Anhydrous Ammonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Temperature and Pressure Relationship . . . . . 11
Bleed Off Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Equipment Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Breakaway Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shank Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Flow Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the Nurse Tank to the Applicator Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Disconnecting the Nurse Tank from the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recoupling the Breakaway Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Anhydrous Ammonia Incident Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Emergency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) . . . . . . . . . 22
Chemical Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Anhydrous Ammonia Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Anhydrous ammonia is considered a dangerous good under theTransportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Every personhandling, transporting, or offering to transport anhydrous ammoniamust be adequately trained and hold a valid training certificate.
Once you have knowledge of all aspects relating to your duties as ananhydrous ammonia handler, you MUST complete a trainingcertificate for you and your employees. The training certificate is validfor 36 months, and must be kept with you when handling anhydrousammonia. Contact your local dealer to receive the training andcertification card.
Employers must sign off on their employees’ training cards if they aredeemed to be adequately trained.
Producer certification cards contain:
• Name •Expires on
• Location •Signature of employee
• Date of training •Signature of employer
INTRODUCTION
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PRODUCER ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING
NAME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCATION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DATE OF TRAINING: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXPIRES ON: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
_____________________________ _____________________________SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYER
«CARDNUMBER»
CLASS&DIVISION
Current:2.3 (8)UN: 1005
TRAINING RECEIVED� Nature and characteristics
� Safety marking requirements
� Reporting requirements
� Emergency procedures
� Equipment operations
� Safety equipment use
� Equipment inspections
� Towing requirements
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Reverse of the card will clarifywhat you have been trained in:
• Nature and characteristics
• Safety marking requirements
• Reporting requirements
• Emergency procedures
• Equipment operations
• Safety equipment use
• Equipment inspections
• Towing requirements
By participating intraining every threeyears, viewing theCFI video, andreading thisbooklet, you willcomplete youroverall requirementfor application andhandling ofanhydrousammonia.
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is designed to protect thepublic and the environment from hazards associated with shippingdangerous goods. The current anhydrous ammonia classification is2.3 toxic gas (8). The (8) indicates a corrosive subclass.
The product identification number foranhydrous ammonia will remain asUN 1005.
All units carrying anhydrous ammoniamust have proper safety markings. Foranhydrous ammonia nurse tanks, thisincludes:
• Class 2.3 white and black borderplacards;
• The name of the tank owner;
• The words: “Caution (or Danger)anhydrous ammonia” on the sides;
• The words: “Inhalation hazard”displayed on the side;
• First aid procedures posted on thetank;
• A slow moving vehicle sign on theback of the vessel;
• A Max 40 KM/H decal on the front;
• Safe handling instruction decals;and
• Tank inspection markings.
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TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODSINFORMATION
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Anhydrous Ammonia Certificationand Service
All anhydrous ammonia nurse tanksmust meet Transport Canadaregulations. These regulations applyto all company owned vessels andthose owned by the producers. Yourlocal dealer will inspect and test yourfield tanks and apply certificationmarkings as required. Contact yourlocal dealer for more details.
It is the law that nurse tanks musthave a valid certification in order tobe filled.
Owners of nursetanks with a watercapacity of morethan 10,000 litresor 2,570 USWGare required tocomply withadditionalregulations fromTransport Canada.
Our commitment is to protect you,your family, our employees and thegeneral public from the hazards of anaccidental spill or leak. Dealers willensure the equipment used totransport anhydrous ammonia is ingood working condition. However,situations will occur on roadways andin the fields when handling anhydrousammonia.
A number of rollovers have been reported due to turning too sharpin the fields. To avoid this situation we recommend additionalheadlands to eliminate the sharp turns. The second leading cause ofincidents is the use of cellphones while operating farm equipment.
Other Common Incidents
• Accidentally knocked a hose end valve open
• Moved a nurse tank without disconnecting the filling hose
• Continued use of worn-out hoses, which eventually rupture withoutwarning
• Didn’t bleed hose couplings before disconnecting
• Tanks are moved before the fill hose is disconnected
• Product discharge by not properly bleeding off system
• Operator not upwind when bleeding off lines
• Break away coupler is reconnected without properly bleeding thesystem
• Lack of personal protective equipment (always wear theequipment when handling anhydrous ammonia product).
SAFE TRANSPORTATION
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Daily Inspections
Inspect equipment on a daily basis,including tires, hitch, lug nuts, gauges,hose, securing bolts, quick couplers,and securing chains. A quick visualinspection can prevent an incidentfrom happening. (See Nurse TankInspection Form in the Appendix).
Look for any signof damage orvandalism andreport the findingsimmediately to thelocal authorities orlocal dealer.
There are FOUR primary componentsto personal protective equipment:
• Full-face respirator APPROVED foranhydrous ammonia use.
• One/two piece anhydrousammonia resistant suit.
• 14” gauntlet style neoprene gloves.
• Work boots with leather tongue, orrubber boots.
Safety Tips
• Always have the cuffs on the glovesrolled up to prevent anhydrousammonia from running onto yourarms.
• Water is the only first aid treatmentfor anhydrous ammonia burns. Alltransports, delivery trucks, nursetanks, and applicators must have aminimum of 20 litres (4.5 gallons)of fresh water in containersmounted high enough to providegravity flow. Additional squeezebottles of water should be kept inyour pocket.
• Care must be taken to ensure thatemergency water on anhydrousammonia tanks does not freezewhen working with anhydrousammonia in the spring or fall.Additional 20 litres (4.5 gallons)gallons of water should beavailable in the tractor cab toprevent the water from freezing.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Never wear contactlenses whenworking withanhydrousammonia.
If anhydrousammonia getstrapped behindyour lenses, it isimpossible toremove theanhydrousammonia or thelenses.
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Should exposure to anhydrousammonia occur, the following first aidprocedures will help address theemergency:
• When ammonia contacts the skin orthe eyes, immediately flush theareas with water to draw out theammonia. Continue for a minimumof 15 minutes. Keep the area moistwith a wet towel. Seek medicalattention.
• If ammonia burns are extensive,submerge the individual in a watertank, or place the individual in ashower if available. Call 911 formedical attention and advisethem of the ammonia relatedburn.
• Due to the freezing action ofammonia, clothing may adhere toskin. Flush the area with water tothaw the clothing prior to removal.
• A person who has ingested ammonia should drink largequantities of water or other potable liquids – Do not inducevomiting.
• Keep victim warm and at rest. Activity may aggravate respiratoryproblems. Watch for signs of shock.
• If breathing stops, begin artificial respiration. Be careful not toingest ammonia while performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
• Do not use creams or salves of any kind to treat ammoniaburns.
People who have inhaled high concentrations of ammonia vapourshould be observed by a doctor for a 24-hour period.
Seek immediatemedical attentionfor any ammoniarelated injuriescaused by exposureto ammonia.
Provide the doctorwith the materialsafety data sheet.(See page 25.)
FIRST AID MEASURES AND TREATMENT
Anhydrous ammonia:
• Is a gas at atmospheric temperature and pressure.
• Has a strong, pungent odour. Even small concentrations can beirritating to the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes of the noseand mouth.
• Boils and turns into vapour at -33oC.
Anhydrous ammonia:
• Is highly alkaline, and is extremely corrosive to human flesh.
• Is lighter than air when released into the atmosphere under normalconditions, and will dissipate rapidly. However, with high humiditythe vapour will take on moisture and linger in low-lying areas.
• Has a high affinity for water andwill often seek it out.
• Vapours will move with the winddirection. In the event of ananhydrous ammonia leak, move toan upwind position immediately.
• Is extremely corrosive to copper,zinc, brass, and galvanized steel.Use only black iron steel pipe andfittings or stainless steel on yourtanks.
As the anhydrousammonia'stemperaturerises, so does thepressure of thetank.
Never fill a tankbeyond the 85%liquid fill level.
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Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Temperature and Pressure Relationship
TEMPERATURE ( °C) TANK PRESSURE IN PSI
- 6.72 33.5
- 1.02 45.0
+ 10 74.5
+ 26 138.0
+ 42 217.0
+47.7 247.3
CHARACTERISTICS OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
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Follow all safety guidelines below tominimize the risk of incidents whenbleeding off any anhydrous ammoniasystem.
1. Park upwind, and approach thetank from the upwind direction.
2. Close the main withdrawal valveon the bottom of the nurse tank.
3. Close the hose end valve on theend of the liquid line.
4. To drain the applicator, it isrecommended that the producerpull the machine up the field forapproximately two–three minuteswith the flow control valve openand the shanks in the ground.
5. Lift the applicator out of the groundwhile turning the unit into the windand the applicator should be emptyof product.
6. Put on your personal protectiveequipment.
7. Open the bleeders on thebreakaway coupler and the hoseend valve.
8. Lift up the hose running from the breakaway coupler to thenitrolator to ensure any pooled anhydrous ammonia has beenremoved from the hose.
9. The system should now be completely empty of any and all product.
Watch for vapoursthat may bereleased from thebleeders. Ifpressure is notrelieved in areasonable amountof time, close offbleeders and re-tighten hose endvalves. Slowly openbleeders again.
Never open anyvalve until allpressure is releasedfrom the lines byusing the bleed offvalves.
BLEED OFF PROCEDURES
Regular maintenance is crucial toensure that your system is operatingproperly. Have your local dealer do apre-season inspection of yourequipment. Should you have anyquestions about maintenanceprocedures, contact a trainedindividual from your local dealer.
Breakaway Coupler
Inspect breakaway couplers often toensure proper functioning. Datelessbreakaway couplers require regularmaintenance. They are notmaintenance free. Ensure thefollowing steps are performed toensure peak and safe performance:
Please refer to bleed off proceduresbefore attempting any equipmentmaintenance.
• Inspect hoses and breakawaycouplers frequently. Look for wornO-rings and hoses on the nursetank and applicator unit.
• The coupling bracket must swivelfreely to allow easy turning ofequipment.
• Make sure poppet valves inside the hose valve will depress andrelease freely. If not, have your dealer replace them immediately.
• Locking balls should move freely, and be clear and free of dirt.
• Lubricate the male and female breakaway couplers pre-season inspring and fall.
When unsure of thisprocess, contactyour local dealerfor assistance.
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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
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Shank Outlets1. Shank outlets will plug under certainsoil conditions. Plugged shanks areidentified by a lack of frost on the hose.
2. Before attempting to clear a pluggedshank, make sure you are parked inan upwind position, and are wearingyour personal protection equipment.
3. Turn off all liquid valves on the tank and applicator unit. Bleeddown the entire system, using procedures on page 12.
4. Remove the anhydrous ammonia hose from the plugged shank.5. Use a piece of wire or welding rod to unplug the outlet. Payparticular attention for broken parts leading to the shank.Reconnect the anhydrous ammonia hose.
6. Slowly reopen the withdrawal valves, starting from the nurse tank,and charge the system.
7. Resume application and watch for frosting on all the lines toensure product flow.
Flow Regulator1. Occasionally the screen on the flowregulator will become clogged withdirt, restricting the flow of product.
2. Close all valves and bleed theentire system before attemptingto clean the screen. (See bleedoff procedures on page 12).
3. Remove the cap covering the flowregulator screen.
4. Remove the screen and clean anydirt on it.
5. Inspect the screen to ensure it is notexcessively damaged.
6. Reinstall the screen and tighten theprotective cap.
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Ensure you follow all listed safetyguidelines to minimize the risk.Serious incidents can occur whenconnecting a nurse tank to theapplicator.
1. Park in an upwind position fromthe nurse tank.
2. Put on your personal protectiveequipment.
3. Ensure the liquid withdrawal valveon the nurse wagon is closed(Figure1).
4. Position the applicator unit andensure the hitch pin is secured.
5. Ensure the safety chains areattached.
6. Standing upwind, open bleedervalve on the applicator’sbreakaway coupler to relieve anypressure.
7. Lift and shake the hose to ensureany pooled anhydrous ammonia isreleased (Figure 2).
8. Remove the protective cap on thebreakaway coupler. Ensure thepacking is in good condition and inplace.
9. Remove the transfer hose from thenurse tank park plug. Handle bythe valve body, not the valvewheel.
CONNECTING THE NURSE TANK TO THEAPPLICATOR UNIT
Figure 2
Figure 1
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10. Attach the hose to the breakawaycoupler on the applicator, andtighten securely (a pipe wrench isoften used to secure the couplerFigure 3).
11. Ensure the bleed valves onthe breakaway coupler and onthe hose valve are closed(Figure 4).
12. Slowly open the hose end valve.
13. Slowly open the main withdrawalvalve on the nurse tank – checkfor leaks. If a leak occurs, closeoff the nurse tank and re-tightenconnections.
14. The system is now charged, andyou are ready to apply anhydrousammonia.
If the productcontinues to leakafter severalattempts to tightenthe fittings, contactyour local dealerimmediately.
Figure 4
Figure 3
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Ensure you follow all listed safetyguidelines to minimize risk of injury orincidents. Serious anhydrousammonia burns may occur whendisconnecting a nurse tank from theapplicator without the appropriatepersonal protective equipment.
1. Park upwind, and approach thetank from the upwind direction.
2. Close the main withdrawal valveon the bottom of the nurse tank(Figure 1).
3. Close the hose end valve on theend of the liquid line (Figure 2).
4. To drain the applicator it isrecommended that the producerpull the machine up the field forapproximately two–three minuteswith the flow control valve openand the shanks in the ground.
5. After two-three minutes ofoperation, lift the applicator out ofthe ground while turning the unitinto the wind. The applicatorshould be empty of product.
6. Put on your personal protectiveequipment.
7. Follow bleed off procedures (page12).
8. Open the bleeders on thebreakaway coupler and the hoseend valve (Figure 3).
DISCONNECTING THE NURSE TANK FROM THEAPPLICATOR
Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
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9. Lift up the hose running from thebreakaway coupler to thenitrolator. This will ensure pooledanhydrous ammonia has beenremoved from the hose (Figure 4).
10. The system should now becompletely empty of any and allproduct.
11. Remove the hose from thecultivator and place the hose endon the nurse tank parking plug.
12. Place the caps on the breakawaycoupler and close off bleedvalves.
13. Remove safety chains from theapplicator hitch.
14. Remove safety pin from nursetank and applicator hitch. Securethe hitch so the unit does not fallon your leg or foot.
Figure 4
Never leave acharged applicatorsystem unattended.Always close thenurse tank liquidwithdrawal valvebefore leaving.
RECOUPLING THE BREAKAWAY COUPLER
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If the nurse wagon and applicator are accidentally uncoupled, theexcess flow valve on the nurse tank will automatically close preventingthe release of anhydrous ammonia. When this happens the hose willbe pressurized. The applicator will most likely be depressurized. Makesure the entire system is bled down before attempting to reconnect.
1. Make sure you are working from an upwind position, and arewearing your personal protective equipment.
2. Close the liquid withdrawal valves on the nurse tank and thenthe hose end valve.
3. Follow bleed down procedure on page 12.
4. Open the bleeder valves on the hose end and bleed the linecompletely. All ammonia pressure from the lines MUST berelieved before attempting to connect the breakaway coupler.
5. Remove the male end of the breakaway coupler from the hoseend valve. Inspect for damaged fittings and components.
6. Grasp the hose from the back of the breakaway coupler thatruns from the flow control valve.
7. Push and pull the hose in order to release the grab jaws in thebreakaway coupler.
8. Insert the male end of the breakaway coupler into the femaleend of the breakaway coupler.
9. Close the bleeder valves on the breakaway coupler and hose ends.
10. Reattach the acme fitting from the nurse tank to breakawaycoupler.
11. The excess flow valve on the nursetank will reset after a few minutes.You will hear a “click.”
12. Slowly open the liquid withdrawalvalve on the nurse tank. Payattention for leaks.
13. Contact your local dealer if thecoupler continues to leak.
Inspect andmaintain yourbreakaway couplerregularly to ensurethat it is functioningproperly.
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Anhydrous ammonia can causeserious injury to humans and theenvironment. Do your part to preventammonia incidents. Make sure you:
• Understand the product and itscharacteristics
• Know your equipment and itslimitations
• Train yourself and youremployees
• Ensure all anhydrous ammoniaequipment is well maintained
• Always wear your personalprotective equipment
Reporting Incidents
Everyone handling, transporting, or offering to transport ammoniamust comply with the Transportation of Dangerous GoodsRegulations. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Actand regulations is federal legislation which places legalresponsibilities on suppliers of anhydrous ammonia. This sameregulation also applies to farm producers, the end user ofanhydrous ammonia.
Reporting is required for company owned or customer ownednurse tanks if:
• The tank is damaged and is in danger of leaking;
• The tank is leaking (spilling) and could pose a danger to publicsafety;
• The tank continues to leak (spill) for more than 10 minutes;
• Damage to the vehicle or tank requires trained personnel totransfer the anhydrous ammonia to another tank;
• The nurse tank has rolled on a roadway or in the field.
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA INCIDENT REPORTING
Ask your localdealer if they havean EmergencyTechnical Advisorwho can assist youin the dangerousgoods occurrenceand reportingrequirements underthe TDG orenvironmentalregulations.
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In the event of an incident such as aspill, leak, or rollover, your first priorityis the safety of yourself, youremployees, and your neighbours. Allspills, leaks, and rollovers MUST bereported to ensure compliance withenvironmental and other governmentregulations.
Anhydrous Ammonia EmergencyProcedure
In any incident where anhydrousammonia product is involved, take thefollowing steps:
• Face the tractor upwind, proceedupwind and call for assistance.
• Evacuate immediate area ordownwind residence.
• Contact (911) Police and Fire Department. Ambulance must alsobe contacted if serious injuries are sustained.
• Contact the Emergency response line listed on the side of the tankor documents provided from your local dealer.
In most cases, technical advisors will assist you in thedangerous goods occurrence and reporting requirementsunder the TDG or environmental regulations.
If product is escaping from the tank, do not attempt to shut offthe valves. Wait for assistance from a safe distance.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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WHMIS provides information toworkers about the hazards andcharacteristics of products found attheir work site. WHMIS is a federalAct, but is administered provincially byOccupational Health and Safety. It isseparate from the TDG Act andregulations; however, it concerns anumber of agricultural products –including anhydrous ammonia.
Under WHMIS, any person handling acontrolled product must obtain propertraining that includes understandingthe supplier label and Material SafetyData Sheet (MSDS), productcharacteristics, and storageprocedures.
To comply with the regulations, allmanufacturers of a WHMIS –regulated product must prepare anMSDS and a supplier label to informconsumers of the product hazards.
The Material Safety Data Sheetidentifies: product information;hazard ingredients; physical data;fire, explosive, and reactivity limits;toxicological properties; preventativemeasures; first aid procedures; andpreparation information.
The Supplier Label must: identify theproduct and supplier; refer to theMSDS; have a hazard symbol thatidentifies the product characteristics;detail the safety precautions; andprovide first aid information.
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALSINFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
To obtain a copy ofan MSDS, contactyour local dealer.
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CATEGORY CHARACTERISTIC
Chemical Designation NH3
Fertilizer Label Guarantee 82-0-0
Density Liquid = 0/63249 Kg/l at 15.6oC
Vapour = 0.597 Kg/L
Odour Pungent
Colour Colorless
Physical State Atmosphere = gas
Under pressure = liquid
Boiling Point -33.3oC
Freezing Point -77.7oC
Affinity for Water Very High
Corrosiveness Very corrosive to living tissue,copper, zinc, brass, andgalvanized steel
Explosive Limit 12-25% by volume
Auto Ignition Temperature 651oC
Expansion Ratio 500:1
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Incidents of vandalism and theft areon the rise. Take extra precautionswhen storing nurse tanks. Leave yourequipment in an area that minimizesthe risk of tampering and theft.
• Store equipment in the off seasonout of sight of the general public.
• Always watch for tampering onhoses, withdrawal valves, andbungs.
• Do not leave equipment unattendedfor extended periods of time.
• Arrange for prompt pickup of nursetanks from the dealer you deal with.
Locking Devices
Locking devices are available tosecure the valves from theft andvandalism. Contact your local outletfor more information.
Securing Nurse Tanks at FarmLocations
• Nurse or applicator tanks musthave main access valves securedwhile they are stored overnight at afarm location or in a field.
• Storing a vessel inside a lockedbuilding is prohibited unless thevessel has been cleaned andpurged of product.
• Nurse tanks that remain in the fieldovernight should be positioned todiscourage tampering.
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SECURITY
Important PhoneNumbers
Local Dealer:
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Police :
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If you suspect yourequipment hasbeen tamperedwith, call your localdealer and thelocal police.
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APPENDIX
AnhydrousAmmoniaNurseWagonInspectionChecklist
Eachtimeanursetankisfilled,thefollowinginspectionmustbecompleted.Actionsmustbetakenimmediatelytorepair/addressany
problemsnotedonthisinspectionform.Allcompletedformsmustbefiledforfuturereference.CHECKBOXIFEACHINSPECTIONITEM
ISSATISFACTORY.
Inspectedby:............................................
Date:
MM:............DD:............Year:............
NurseTank:
•Inspectconditionofvalvesandclamps/hosesforcutsorscrapes.
•Pushontirestocheckwheelbearingsandtireinflation.
•Checktightnessofwheelnuts,pedestalboltsandreachbolts.
•Checkweldsonhitcharenotcrackedandsafetychainsareattached.
WaterSupply:
•5gallonwatertankissecurelyattachedandfullofcleanwater.
•Flushtubesarereachable,freeofdirtandnotdamaged/broken.
SafetyKit:
•Waterbottleisinthesafetykitandthebottleisfullofcleanwater.
•Rubberglovesarefreeofcracksandareinthesafetykit.
•Cleansafetygogglesareinthesafetykit.
SafetyandtheFarm
er:
•Thefarmerhasbeengivenacopyoftheanhydrousammoniasafety
guidelines.
Theguidelineshavebeenreviewedwiththefarmerwithspecialattention
paidrespondingtoanemergencysituation.
EquipmentSafety:
•Showbreakawaycoupler,mainvalve,safetykit,andwatersupply.
•Askthefarmertoregularlycheck,reachandpedestalbolts,hitch/pin.
TANK#
TANK#
TANK#
TANK#
TANK#
TANK#
TANK#
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