Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-10-10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section 4-10-10 - Safety

(a) The following personal safety equipment shall be available for use at each permanent storage facility and reactor unit when anhydrous ammonia is being transferred and when maintenance is being conducted on a system:

(1) A NIOSH-approved respirator that covers the entire face and has current ammonia canisters with intact seals;

(2) one pair of protective gloves made of rubber or any other material impervious to anhydrous ammonia;

(3) one pair of protective boots made of rubber or any other material impervious to anhydrous ammonia;

(4) one protective suit made of rubber or any other material impervious to anhydrous ammonia;

(5) a shower or at least 100 gallons of clean water to be used as safety water; and

(6) a pair of chemical-splash goggles.

(b) During each transfer, the attendant shall wear the personal protective equipment specified in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(6), at a minimum.

(c) An area of at least 10 feet around any container or system shall be kept free of combustibles.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-10-10

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2-1212; effective March 12, 2010.