CIRO Ammonia Safety & Emergency Response

Question 1

What is the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for ammonia?

Accepted Answer

50 ppm (8-hour TWA)

Answer

25 ppm

Answer

100 ppm

Answer

10 ppm

Question 2

What personal protective equipment is required when working with ammonia systems?

Accepted Answer

Full-face self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or ammonia-rated respirator, chemical splash goggles, rubber gloves, and protective clothing

Answer

Only safety glasses

Answer

No special PPE is required for ammonia

Answer

Only a dust mask

Question 3

What is the RAGAGEP standard for ammonia refrigeration systems?

Accepted Answer

Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices, including IIAR standards, ASHRAE 15, and applicable building codes

Answer

A type of ammonia detector

Answer

A refrigerant blend designation

Answer

A compressor manufacturer's trademark

Question 4

What should be the immediate response to an ammonia leak?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area, alert others, activate the emergency response plan, shut down the system if safe to do so, and contact emergency services

Answer

Investigate the leak alone

Answer

Continue working and monitor the situation

Answer

Open windows for ventilation

Question 5

What is the EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) and when does it apply?

Accepted Answer

A program requiring facilities with 10,000+ pounds of ammonia to develop risk management plans, conduct hazard analyses, and maintain emergency procedures

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A voluntary environmental certification

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A program for small residential systems only

Answer

A maintenance scheduling system

Question 6

What is Process Safety Management (PSM) as it applies to ammonia refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

An OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910.119) requiring comprehensive safety management for facilities with 10,000+ pounds of ammonia

Answer

A computer-based maintenance system

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A quality control program for food processing

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A training program for new employees only