Farm Horizons • Feb . 6 , 2017 • Page 19
Safety precautions should be taken when applying anhydrous ammonia to prevent a leak , such as the one that occurred Nov . 14 a mile north of Brownton .
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“ I think , overall , it did go very well ,” Mathews said , noting that fire department training for such situations paid off .
Such situations are fairly uncommon . Mathews recalls two or three incidents over the past 10 years .
University of Minnesota Extension offers a number of safety tips regarding anhydrous ammonia .
First , it must be stored and handled under high pressure , requiring specially designed and well-maintained equipment .
Because anhydrous ammonia is caustic and causes severe chemical burns , chemicalproof goggles or full-face respirator , rubber gloves , and a heavy-duty long-sleeved shirt are required for anyone handling anhydrous ammonia .
Regulations require all anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks and applicator tanks carry at least one five-gallon container of clean water for flushing eyes and skin in case of exposure . A second 5-gallon container of water should be kept on the tractor , and water in both containers should be changed daily . Handlers should also carry an 8-ounce eye-wash plastic water bottle at all times , in case of an accidental exposure . For those storing bulk quantities of anhydrous ammonia , a rainsuit and two gas masks with currently dated ammonia canisters must be available for emergency work . Regularly-scheduled maintenance is needed to ensure the tank and components are ready for service . Before using ammonia equipment , perform a walkaround inspection using a safety checklist from an anhydrous ammonia supplier to locate any defects .
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