| Document ID (ISN) | 35312 |
| CIS number |
81-822 |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hale C., Lichtenberg W.H. |
| Title |
Ammonia storage terminals safety program. |
| Bibliographic information |
Ammonia Plant Safety (and related facilities), American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 345 East 47 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, USA, 1980, Vol.22, p.35-33. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
The programme, which is designed as a guide to assist terminal personnel in developing their own programme, is presented in 8 sections. These are: emergency conditions, which defines a series of typical problems that may occur; organisation for handling emergencies (manpower sources available to supplement terminal staff); hazards and their control (technical aspects of safe handling of ammonia); first aid and medical treatment; safety training, which includes weekly safety meetings and additional training; accident prevention, which includes periodic inspections and preventive maintenance; properties of anhydrous ammonia; reference section listing available publications. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ammonia; liquefied gases; safety programmes; plant safety organization; storage tanks |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
transfer of liquids and gases; emergency organization; preventive maintenance; explosion prevention; periodical checks; fire prevention; safe working methods; safety training in industry; first aid |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Chemicals, plastics and rubber
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Safety programmes
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