1. (1) You must make sure only trained personnel designated to respond if a leak occurs in an ammonia system do all of the following:

   1. (a) Evacuate affected personnel to noncontaminated areas.
   2. (b) Shut off appropriate valves.

   3. (c) Put on all of the following PPE in concentrated ammonia atmospheres and in unknown concentrations of ammonia:

      1. (i) Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA);
      2. (ii) A plastic or rubber suit;
      3. (iii) Gauntlet-type plastic or rubber gloves.

2. (2) You must make sure a physician treats all employees with eye injuries caused by liquid ammonia. In addition:

   1. (a) Immediately flush liquid ammonia from skin or eyes continuously for a minimum of fifteen minutes using water or eye wash solutions as required by the safety and health core rules; First aid, WAC 296-800-150.

   2. (b) Do not use neutralizing solutions or ointments on affected areas.

      Note:	Drivers unable to stop a leak during transport should:
      	1. Move the vehicle to an isolated area.
      	2. Use the current Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook to establish safe distances to isolate a leaking tank from the driver and the public.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-086, § 296-826-20020, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 06-10-067, § 296-826-20020, filed 5/2/06, effective 9/1/06.]