3-Day Intensive Course
March 10 - 12, 2026
Are you ready to respond to an ammonia emergency?
Ammonia is classified among the highest-risk hazardous substances. Specialized knowledge and hands-on skills are essential to ensure safe and effective incident response. As ammonia plays a growing role in the energy transition and the use of ammonia increases, understanding its risks and behavior is more critical than ever. H2K offers a comprehensive 3-day training program that blends theory, practical workshops, and realistic scenario-based exercises. Participants will gain the expertise needed to respond confidently and safely to ammonia-related emergencies in production, storage and transport.
Topics
- Physical properties, risks, and behavior of ammonia
- Health effects and coordination with medical services
- Establishing safe zones and conducting reconnaissance
- Operating measuring equipment, including thermal imaging cameras
- Incident tactics: containment, dispersion, water application, ventilation Cryogenic behavior, flammability, dispersion in live demonstrations with hot and cold ammonia
- Scenario-based training with realistic ammonia releases
- Lessons learned from past incidents
- PGS-12 ‘Dutch guidelines for the safe storage and handling of ammonia’
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Conduct reconnaissance and assess emergency situations
- Use portable gas detectors and thermal imaging cameras
- Deploy water-based mitigation techniques
- Minimize environmental impact
Course details
Duration: 3 days
Location: H2K Training Centre, The Netherlands (or on-site upon request)
Language: English (Dutch available upon request)
Certification: JOIFF-accredited
For more information
If you require further details regarding this training, please contact one of our staff members.