OSHA Inspections: Regional Emphasis Program on Ammonium Nitrate This video provides an overview of the OSHA inspection process under the agency's Regional Emphasis Program for Fertilizer Grade Ammonium Nitrate and Agricultural Ammonia Facilities. (a) When any item of ammonium nitrate, ammonium nitrate fertilizers, fertilizer mixtures, or nitro carbo nitrate, described and defined as an oxidizer by the regulations of 49 CFR part 173 is handled, stored, stowed, loaded, discharged or transported on a waterfront facility, the following provisions shall apply. DHS regulates ammonium nitrate as a chemical of interest through CFATS program which aims to secure high-risk facilities against terrorism.
Assessing and reporting security risks, compliance with security measures, and developing security plans are a few requirements of the program. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Table of Contents Ammonium Nitrate Storage Facilities Regulations 1.
Chemical Advisory - Solid Ammonium Nitrate (AN) Storage, Handling and Management This advisory contains information on recent and past accidents involving ammonium nitrate (commonly referred to as AN), on the hazards of AN, how to manage these hazards, and appropriate steps for community emergency planning and proper emergency response. 1.1 The purpose of these Guidelines is to outline best practices for the safety and security of fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN) in storage and in transportation at fertilizer retail facilities. These best practices are highlights from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards used to conduct inspections of ammonium nitrate (AN) facilities.
This isn't a complete list. Don't keep flammable or combustible materials, including liquids and gases, inside a building that stores AN. Store AN in a structurally sound building.
Safe storage of ammonium nitrate fertilizer Review hazards, regulations and best practices to help prevent dangerous incidents. The deadly detonation that occurred on April 17, 2013 at a West, Texas fertilizer plant caused many in the fertilizer and crop. TFI and ARA have jointly developed industry-led safety and security initiatives such as the Guidelines for Storage and Transportation of Ammonium Nitrate and the ResponsibleAg program.
ResponsibleAg ensures that agricultural retailers understand and are in compliance with the numerous federal regulations that apply to their facilities, including those administered by EPA, OSHA, DHS, and DOT. Explore a searchable database of US construction and building code. Code regulations are consolidated by state and city for easier navigation.
