Ammonia Refrigeration Training

See pricing below. Does not include any travel costs. 10% discount for 5 or more. 15% discount for 10 or more.

This training pathway is designed to support ammonia refrigeration facilities by addressing operations, process safety management (PSM), and emergency response requirements under OSHA and EPA regulations.

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Ammonia Industrial Refrigeration Operator – Level 1 (AIRO 1)

Starting at: $1,450

Focus: Safe operation and understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems

Duration: 3 Days

Who It’s For:

• Ammonia refrigeration operators

• Maintenance personnel

• PSM/RMP coordinators

• Supervisors and managers involved with refrigeration systems

Prerequisite:

• Recommended: ~180 days of industrial refrigeration exposure (daily rounds, entry-level maintenance, or operations)

Key Topics:

• Fundamentals of the refrigeration cycle

• Thermodynamics and system pressures

• Major ammonia system components

• Mechanical integrity basics

• Safety systems and protective devices

• Operational best practices and monitoring

• Introduction to OSHA PSM requirements

Outcome:

Participants gain foundational knowledge to safely operate and monitor ammonia refrigeration systems and support mechanical integrity and PSM programs.

Compliance Alignment:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119(g) – Employee training

Ammonia Process Safety Management (PSM) Training – Level 1

Starting at: $1,050

Focus: Understanding OSHA PSM requirements and how they apply across facility roles

Duration: 2 Days

Who It’s For:

• Managers and supervisors (inside or outside refrigeration departments)

• Safety and compliance personnel

• Maintenance, production, and support staff affected by PSM programs

Prerequisite:

• None

Key Topics:

• Purpose and history of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP

• Hazards of anhydrous ammonia

• Overview of the 14 elements of PSM, including:

  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

  • Operating Procedures

  • Mechanical Integrity

  • Management of Change (MOC)

  • Emergency Planning & Response

• Regulatory agency roles and enforcement

• Basic refrigeration overview for context

Outcome:

Participants understand their individual and departmental responsibilities within a PSM-covered facility and how their actions support compliance and risk reduction.

Compliance Alignment:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 – Process Safety Management

HAZWOPER Technician Level (24-Hour)

Starting at: $1,100

Focus: Hazardous materials emergency response at the technician level

Duration: 3 Days

Who It’s For:

• Emergency response team members

• Refrigeration and maintenance personnel expected to respond to releases

• Safety professionals and incident command staff

• Firefighters, EMTs, and first responders

Prerequisites:

• Medical evaluation required for respirator use

Key Topics:

• Hazard recognition and risk assessment

• Chemical toxicology and exposure effects

• PPE and respiratory protection selection

• Leak control and containment strategies

• Decontamination procedures

• Emergency response planning

• Hands-on response scenarios with real equipment

Outcome:

Participants are trained to actively respond to and help control hazardous substance releases, rather than only recognizing or reporting them.

Compliance Alignment:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 – HAZWOPER

• Annual refresher training required (8-hour refresher)

How These Courses Work Together

• AIRO 1 builds technical refrigeration knowledge and safe system operation

• PSM Level 1 ensures organization-wide understanding of regulatory and safety responsibilities

• HAZWOPER Technician prepares designated personnel for hands-on emergency response

Together, these courses form a complete training framework that supports OSHA compliance, mechanical integrity, emergency preparedness, and ammonia risk reduction.

All of the courses listed are entry-level. Advanced options for more experienced personnel (AIRO 2, PSM Level 2, & HAZWOPER 40-Hr) are available and can be scheduled at a later date.