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Ammonia Awareness
Ammonia is a versatile substance, utilized in an array of applications such as refrigeration, cleaning, bleaching, and even in the production of household cleaners. It also plays a crucial role in manufacturing fertilizers, plastics, explosives, and pharmaceuticals.
Ammonia is a multi-faceted substance with a wide range of applications. From refrigeration to cleaning, bleaching to household cleaning, and even in the manufacturing of fertilizers, plastics, explosives, and pharmaceuticals, Ammonia's role is extensive.
The Ammonia Awareness course aims to assist learners in understanding the fundamental aspects of blood-borne pathogens, illustrating protective measures, and outlining the steps to take in case of exposure, including the decontamination process.
Ammonia holds significant importance for plant, animal, and human life. It is a common element in water, soil, and air, providing the much-needed nitrogen for plants and animals. The majority of the ammonia in nature is derived from the organic breakdown of manure and deceased plants and animals. However, ammonia does pose certain risks. This Ammonia Awareness course is designed to discuss these risks and provide guidance on how to safeguard against them.
Upon completion of this course, learners will be equipped to:
- Recognize the physical characteristics of anhydrous ammonia
- Understand the prerequisites for safe storage and handling of ammonia
- Enumerate the health impacts of ammonia exposure
- Determine the suitable personal protective equipment for working around ammonia
- Outline the appropriate first-aid measures and emergency-response procedures in case of ammonia-related emergencies
This online Ammonia Awareness course encompasses the following topics:
- Identification and Properties
- Handling and Storage
- Labeling and Classification
- Health Hazards
- Protecting Yourself
- Emergencies
Approximately 30 minutes
The testing in this Ammonia Awareness online course is structured to reinforce the information presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants are given two attempts if the pass mark is not achieved in the first attempt.
Upon successful conclusion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be readily available for download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 20 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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