Farm Horizons • Feb. 6, 2017 • Page 20
Hoses, especially, must be checked carefully before each use, and should be replaced if there are bulges, cracks, cuts, soft spots, or blisters.
Tanks should not be filled to more than 85 percent of capacity, as increasing outside temperatures cause the liquid to expand and the vapor pressure in the tank could rise to a potentially dangerous level, leading to a possible rupture or explosion.
A break-away coupler in the ammonia line that runs to a tool bar is a recommended safety precaution to provide protection if the equipment separates accidentally.
When towing a nurse tank, drive at speeds of 25 mph or slower. In Minnesota, anhydrous ammonia tanks must
be equipped with two red reflectors at the extreme left and right rear sides of the end of the wagon. The widest portion of the towing vehicle and wagon combination must also display a red or amber light at the extreme left end of the combination visible from the rear and an amber or white light visible from the front.
If skin is exposed to anhydrous ammonia, flush the exposed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Do not apply salves, creams, or ointments, which may seal residual ammonia in the skin and cause further damage.
Eyes should also be flushed for 15 minutes or more if ammonia enters them.
Doctors should be contacted immediately after administering emergency first aid. If ammonia is inhaled in high concentrations, cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be required.
If ammonia is swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. If possible, drink large amount of water to dilute the chemical. Vomiting should not be induced if a victim is in shock or unconscious. If vomiting occurs, keep the head lower than the hips to prevent vomit from entering the lungs.
For more information, contact the Fertilizer Institute, American National Standards Institute, Minnesota Crop Production Retailers, National Safety Council, or Minnesota Department of Agriculture. •
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