| Document ID (ISN) | 67954 |
| CIS number |
96-2057 |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Booklet INDG230L
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Storing and handling ammonium nitrate |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, Aug. 1996. 12p. 10 ref. |
| Abstract |
This leaflet describes the fire and explosion hazards of ammonium nitrate and provides safety precautions for the storage and handling of ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate fertilizers: design and location of storage areas; size of stacks and separation from other substances; housekeeping; fire precautions; bulk products. Legislation relating to storage of large quantities is outlined. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; handling and storage; ammonium nitrate; fire protection; training material; explosion protection |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
bulk materials handling; safety guides; legislation; fertilizers |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Explosions
Fires
OSH training
|
