
CCOHS: Ammonia - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and …
Emergency Overview: Colourless gas. Ammonia-like odour. COMPRESSED GAS. Contains gas under pressure. May explode if heated. FLAMMABLE GAS. High concentrations can be a fire …
intense energy source is necessary to ignite ammonia gas. Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, appropriate foam, water spray or fog. Specific Hazards Arising …
CCOHS: Features: Ammonia
This perception probably arises from North American transport regulations which classify anhydrous ammonia as "a non-flammable" gas. In Europe, however, it is classified as …
Welding - Storage and Handling of Compressed Gas Cylinders
May 10, 2024 · When security is a concern for mobile gas welding systems, a screened cage can be used to contain the cylinders; however, at least two sides of the cage must have an 80% or …
Exposure Limits to Chemical and Biological Agents - Canadian …
Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/87-612) Section 11.23. Alberta. As made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.A. 2020, c. O-2.2), Occupational …
CCOHS: WHMIS - Pictograms - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
The gas cylinder pictogram is used for the following classes and categories: Gases under pressure (Compressed gas, Liquefied gas, Refrigerated liquefied gas, and Dissolved gas) …
Converting Occupational Exposure Limits from mg/m³ to ppm
Occupational exposure limits (OELs, threshold limit values (TLVs), permissible exposure levels (PELs), etc.) can be expressed in parts per million (ppm) only if the substance exists as a gas …
WHMIS 1988 - Classification - Canadian Centre for Occupational …
Class A - Compressed Gas Class B - Flammable and Combustible Material. Division 1: Flammable Gas. Division 2: Flammable Liquid. Division 3: Combustible Liquid. Division 4: …
CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene - Occupational Exposure Limits
May 10, 2024 · What are the occupational exposure limits? Back to top. In general, the occupational exposure limit (OEL) indicates the level of admissible exposure, for a length of …
How to work safely with - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Dec 20, 2022 · If a cylinder leaks, tighten the valve, attach a tag indicating that the cylinder is damaged and contains flammable gas, and store it in a well-ventilated area. Contact the …