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Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

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EVENT SPECIFIC GUIDELINES 14(ESG-14)<br />

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE<br />

AMMONIA<br />

Ammonia gas is 40% lighter than air, so it tends to rise.<br />

Ammonia is highly aggressive in the presence of moisture, <strong>and</strong> will react with the moisture in<br />

your eyes, mouth, nose, lungs, <strong>and</strong> even on your skin.<br />

Even minor exposure to ammonia gas can irritate the lungs <strong>and</strong> respiratory system, <strong>and</strong> can<br />

lead to delayed complications.<br />

Liquid ammonia is extremely cold, <strong>and</strong> will cause severe burns if it comes in contact with the<br />

skin.<br />

CONCEPT of OPERATIONS<br />

Refer to the GSWSA Safety Manual for basic safety information <strong>and</strong> routine h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />

procedures. For the one-ton cylinders, also refer to the Process Safety Management (PSM)<br />

Program <strong>and</strong> Risk Management Program (RMP).<br />

<strong>Gr<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Str<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Water</strong> & <strong>Sewer</strong> <strong>Authority</strong> 130 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS<br />

<strong>Emergency</strong> Management <strong>Plan</strong><br />

SECURITY SENSITIVE<br />

June 7, 2013<br />

NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

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