Ammonia Hazards in the Workplace: Toxic Gas Exposure & Emergency Response | Chemscape

Ammonia is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals in the world — and one of the most hazardous. With its sharp, pungent odor and ability to cause severe burns to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract, ammonia demands respect in any workplace where it is present. In this video, Chemscape Safety Technologies covers everything workers and EHS professionals need to know about ammonia safety, including: • Physical and chemical properties of ammonia • Industries where ammonia exposure risk is highest • Health effects of ammonia inhalation exposure • Understanding workplace risk • GHS classification of ammonia: toxic gas, corrosive, environmental hazard • Safe storage, handling, and ventilation requirements • PPE requirements • Emergency response procedures Subscribe for monthly workplace chemical safety videos: ‪@chemscapesafety‬ Related Topics: ammonia workplace hazards, anhydrous ammonia safety, ammonia inhalation health effects, ammonia burns skin eyes, OSHA ammonia PEL 50 ppm, NIOSH ammonia IDLH 300 ppm, ammonia refrigeration safety, agricultural ammonia hazards, ammonia GHS WHMIS classification, ammonia leak emergency response, ammonia PPE requirements, toxic gas workplace safety, EHS training, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety About Chemscape Safety Technologies Chemscape has been a trusted leader in chemical safety and SDS management for over 20 years. Founded by an industrial hygienist, we help organizations across oil & gas, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and construction manage chemical hazards and maintain regulatory compliance. www.chemscape.com | 1-855-720-6737 0:00 Introduction to Ammonia 1:17 Hazards and Health Effects of Ammonia Exposure 3:15 How to protect yourself from Ammonia exposure 5:28 PPE for Ammonia: Respiratory Protection, Gloves & Eyewash 6:33 Emergency Response for Ammonia Leaks and Exposure 7:57 Summary