OABA to Hold 2012 Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Safety Workshops

Three Opportunities to Attend – February 21, 22 and 23

Ag retailers and employees working with anhydrous ammonia are required be trained in general awareness and safety of handling and transporting ammonia. The upcoming 2012 OABA Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Workshops offer training and assistance to help dealers and their employees in complying with the DOT Hazardous Materials Training Requirements for anhydrous ammonia. These workshops are also an excellent opportunity for dealers to invite their local emergency personnel for anhydrous ammonia training (all emergency personnel can attend at the member rate).

The workshops will feature experts from both outside and within the industry, along with government regulators. A training video and accompanying workbook with real life experiences will be provided as part of the robust training program. The workbook offers in-depth information and will serve as a reference after the workshop is complete.

Workshop topics will include the properties of ammonia and its safe handling; ammonia equipment; and emergency procedures. The program also will also feature a session on the Federal DOT Rail Regulations for anhydrous ammonia tank car handling and unloading (meets training requirements of Title 49, Chapter 1, Sub-chapter C Part 172, Sub-part H)—a must for companies that handle ammonia by rail.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at each event. The program will commence at 9 a.m. and conclude by 3:30 p.m. The workshop dates and locations are as follows:

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Quality Inn & Conference Center

Springfield, OH

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dutch Heritage I-71 - SR 97E @ Exit 165

Bellville, OH

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Northridge Club 900 W. Melrose

Findlay, OH

The registration fee is $75 for OABA members and $100 for nonmembers. To register, click here to download the workshop brochure, or register online through OABA’s website. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the OABA office at (614) 326-7520 or by email at info@oaba.net.