ISO 45001 COMPLIANTDISH-APPROVED

Half-Day Training

Practical half-day certification program focused on operational safety, compliance confidence, and site-level risk control.

Program Overview

Ammonia is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals in India — present in cold storage facilities, fertiliser plants, refrigeration systems, and chemical manufacturing units. It is also one of the most dangerous. A single ammonia leak can result in mass casualties, environmental damage, and criminal liability for employers who have not taken adequate precautions.

ICLM's Ammonia Handling and Emergency Response Training provides a complete, scenario-based learning experience for workers and safety professionals who work in proximity to ammonia systems. Drawing on Indian chemical safety regulations, the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (MSIHC) Rules 1989, and international best practices, this course transforms reactive responders into proactive safety leaders.

Benefits & Outcomes

By completing this training, participants develop the situational awareness and technical skills to prevent ammonia incidents and manage emergencies with speed and precision. Organisations reduce the risk of major accident hazards (MAH), improve compliance with the Environment Protection Act and MSIHC Rules, and build the internal capacity to conduct regular emergency drills — a requirement increasingly enforced by State Pollution Control Boards and factory inspectorates across India.

Pre-Use Checks

Daily inspection discipline and hazard spotting basics.

Control Principles

Safe methods, sequencing, and decision making in operations.

Emergency Response

Incident communication and immediate response actions.

Core Learning Modules

Module 01

Properties and hazards of ammonia: toxicity, flammability, and IDLH values

Module 02

Safe handling, storage, and transportation of anhydrous and aqueous ammonia

Module 03

Leak detection systems, alarm response procedures, and shutdown protocols

Module 04

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): SCBA, chemical suits, and face shields

Module 05

Emergency evacuation planning and muster point management

Module 06

First aid for ammonia exposure: eye wash, decontamination, and medical response

Module 07

Incident command system (ICS) for chemical emergencies

Module 08

MSIHC Rules 1989 and Factories Act compliance for hazardous chemicals