The use of ammonia is SUBJECT to a wide range of technical and safety standards in different world regions, which, when thoroughly followed, ensure the refrigerant safe and HIGHLY efficient use. Workers handling ammonia installations must be knowledgeable of emergency PROCEDURES and applicable standards.

In addition, regulations require regular inspection of safety equipment and ongoing training to PREPARE workers in the event of an emergency, which, compared to other risks in society, are extraordinarily rare. While industry-driven codes and standards include certain system engineering and design standards and operating codes, federal regulations prescribe workplace safety rules when using ammonia, environmental requirements (including reporting and risk management obligations), and transportation rules.

These requirements create regulatory burdens for ammonia refrigeration applications, as facilities have to follow Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management (RMP) Programs linked to paperwork and document retention. 

Ammonia systems designed during the past 20-30 years in accordance with pressure vessel legislation and limitations on the amount of ammonia used, are very high quality with excellent standards of safety. For older systems, EFFECTIVE training of personnel with operational responsibilities is worthwile as the most effective low-cost preventive measure.

The use of ammonia is subject to a wide range of technical and safety standards in different world regions, which, when thoroughly followed, ensure the refrigerant safe and highly efficient use. Workers handling ammonia installations must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures and applicable standards.

In addition, regulations require regular inspection of safety equipment and ongoing training to prepare workers in the event of an emergency, which, compared to other risks in society, are extraordinarily rare. While industry-driven codes and standards include certain system engineering and design standards and operating codes, federal regulations prescribe workplace safety rules when using ammonia, environmental requirements (including reporting and risk management obligations), and transportation rules.

These requirements create regulatory burdens for ammonia refrigeration applications, as facilities have to follow Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management (RMP) Programs linked to paperwork and document retention. 

Ammonia systems designed during the past 20-30 years in accordance with pressure vessel legislation and limitations on the amount of ammonia used, are very high quality with excellent standards of safety. For older systems, effective training of personnel with operational responsibilities is worthwile as the most effective low-cost preventive measure.