Anhydrous ammonia safety training sessions planned

BISMARCK, N.D - The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Agriculture Association will be hosting a series of anhydrous ammonia safety training sessions across the state.

"Annual documented safety training is required for any person handling, transferring, transporting or otherwise working with anhydrous ammonia at storage facilities," said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. "These training sessions will meet the requirements of the state and attendees will be issued a certificate of completion."

Training sessions will include presentations on the chemical properties and health hazards of anhydrous ammonia; facility and nurse tank care, inspection, and maintenance; and regulatory updates to name a few topics.

The training sessions are as follows (all times are CT unless noted):

March 11 Dickinson - TownePlace Suites by Marriott 1 p.m. MT

March 12 Minot - Grand Hotel 9:30 a.m.

March 30 Valley City - AmericInn by Wyndham 1 p.m.

March 31 Devils Lake - Spirit Lake Casino 9:30 a.m.

The cost is $35 and pre-registration is preferred. For more information, go to https://ndag.org/events.html. To register, please contact the North Dakota Agriculture Association at 701-282-9432 or [email protected].