Courses specific for Ammonia Refrigeration

[Leslie J. Parchomchuk]

AcuTech Training Institute
presents
Two Training Courses in Ammonia Refrigeration
in St. Louis, MO

1. RMP and PSM for Ammonia Refrigeration
March 11-12

2. PHA Team Leader for Ammonia Refrigeration
March 13-14

Contact AcuTech at 415 772 5972 or email parc...@acutech-consulting.com to register or for more
information.

Course outlines follow below.

RMP and PSM for Ammonia Refrigeration
Course Objectives:
To provide knowledge necessary to develop and implement comprehensive safety programs for compliance with Process
Safety Management (PSM) regulations as they apply to ammonia refrigeration facilities. The last half of the second day will
also cover the EPA Risk Management Plan.
Attendees:
PSM coordinators, maintenance supervisors, safety managers and professionals, production managers, plant engineers, and
others who will be involved in PSM
Format:
2 days of lectures and group discussion
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge of PSM and how it applies to ammonia refrigeration
Ability to plan and develop PSM programs for ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with Federal OSHA 29 CFR
§1910.119 and related state regulations
Ability to prioritize development of PSM elements and focus resources accordingly
Practical experience in reviewing model PSM programs
Knowledge of what to expect during an OSHA PSM inspection
Knowledge on 40 CFR Part 68, "Risk Manage- ment Plans"
Information on methods to integrate EPA RMP requirements with OSHA PSM
Prerequisite:
None

PHA Team Leader for Ammonia Refrigeration
Course Objectives:
To train participants to lead process hazard analysis (PHA) studies. Course participants obtain certification demonstrating
compliance with OSHA 29 CFR §1910.119(e) and EPA 40 CFR Part 68 standards. Participants will also gain hands-on
experience through interactive workshops using the What If/ Checklist method, which is the PHA technique most commonly
used by the ammonia refrigeration industry.
Attendees:
PHA team leaders, team members, managers, safety professionals, and others who are expected to lead or participate in
PHA studies
Format:
2 days of lectures, group discussion, and workshops
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge of the What If/Checklist PHA methodology
Ability to effectively organize a PHA team, prepare for a study, and determine appropriate PHA scope and study objectives
Experience in serving as team leader for PHA studies using the What If/Checklist method- ology
Ability to properly document a PHA study, produce a PHA report, and manage the recommendations generated by the
study
Knowledge of state-of-the-art Windows-based computer software program for organizing, leading, and documenting PHAs
Prerequisite:
Completion of PSM for Ammonia Refrigera-tion or equivalent knowledge