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TRAINER’S MANUAL
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AMMONIA NH3
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Stage Title Page

- Welcome and training guidelines 3
- Trainer’s manual structure 4
- Frequently Asked Questions 5
- Course Program 6
0 Registration & Introduction 7
1 Background and Outcomes 8
2 Properties of NH3 and measurement method 10
3 NH3 effect and symptoms 13
4 NH3 exposure limits 16
5 NH3 do’s and don’ts 17
6 NH3 and confined space 19
6 NH3 and confined space 19
7 NH3 detection system 20
8 NH3 rescue procedure and basic first aid 22
9 Conclusion and clarification 25

Welcome to the Saipem Trainer’s Manual, compiled and distributed by the HSE team.
This manual is a guide for the trainer; it is intended to provide a basic structure for the
course explaining the conceptual structure of the slides in the presentation.

TRAINING GUIDELINES

Start

1. Registration Form: register and collect attendance

2. Safety information: emergency exits, extinguishers, etc. (emergency procedures)
3. Trainer presentation
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4. Brief course introduction: training objectives, schedule

5. Participants: presentation of participants, role/function
6. Learning Evaluation Test: distribute and collect entry test

Session
7. A PowerPoint presentation of the slides
8. Audio/video support (where required)
9. Group exercises
10. Examples/Case studies

Closing
11. Open Questions

Evaluation

12. Learning Evaluation Test : distribute and collect final test

13. Collect feedback
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TRAINER’S MANUAL STRUCTURE

Stage
Breaks down elements of the course. Some stages are continued on the following pages.

Slides overview
Provide a small description of stage, activity or slide. Some of this background information
may be of use to the trainer to share with attendees during the stage.

Focus
The topics on which the trainer should main focus attention for the stage.

Instructor’s notes
This outlines actions required by the trainer, the points the trainer is required to make or
discuss at this stage.
These actions are:

Slides/ activity picture: Shows a picture of the slides, which should be projected at
this stage.

Main focus: topic on which the trainer should main focus attention.

Example & group exercises: case studies, practical examples of group exercises
that may be conducted at this point of the course to have participants interact /be
involved more.

Video: indicates movie clip to be played.

Notes: any trainer notes and comments.

The instructor’s notes are described by this scheme:

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

Slide n. 
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
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Slide n. Main focus:

Slide n. Example & group exercises:
Slide n. Video:
Slide n. Notes:
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Frequently Asked Questions

The HSE Training team in Saipem understands that you as the person who is responsible for
delivering this training package may have a number of questions regarding what you may and may
not do with the package, regarding working at height best practice or delivering training in general.
For this reason we have included this Frequently Asked Questions section in the manual. Hopefully
you can find the answer you need in this section, if not please feel free to contact the DBU Training
reference.

1. I would like to have more background knowledge regarding “Ammonia NH3”, where can I get
this from.
We have access to the standards that were referenced in order to produce the training
standard for this course and much other data that has been reviewed for applicability to our
operations.
2. I am about to deliver this training package or have been doing so for a while but would like
some assistance. Can you help?
Yes. Contact us any time. We are available to assist you in delivering this course. Whether it
is information on Ammonia, assistance with you training technique or auditing your courses
to provide you with some constructive feedback this is no problem.
3. I have some information which I think would be beneficial to include in the training standard.
How can I do this?
No worries. Send the information to the “Delphi Department” and the training team will review
it. If it is deemed to be applicable to the presentation whole then it may be incorporated in
future reviews of the training standard. If it is applicable to your site(s) only then it is unlikely
that we will amend the standard (unless it is something that may be adopted unit wide in the
future).
4. I have noticed a mistake in the material or the training standard. What should I do?
Please inform us immediately so we can make the necessary changes. Your input is vital.
5. I would like to change some of the information in the presentation. Is this permitted?
Yes. This is why you have been presented with an editable version of the ppt. presentation
and manual. It is actually important that this is tailored to your particular needs. The more
relevant it is the more beneficial the training will be. So you can change photographs as you
like. Maybe you have equipment in use that is not covered by our presentation so this of
course can be added. However remember that this presentation was created to suit the
training standard which provides the MINIMUM standard for training so do not remove
sections. All core training elements and performance criteria in the standard must be
addressed during the course. Please do not alter the template. This is the standard template
issued by corporate. And please let us know what changes you intend to make so we can
monitor the progress and development of this training package in your area.
6. The standard states that this training is 2 hours in duration. But 2 hours is not possible. How
can I comply with the standard?
No problem. We understand that this is not always possible. Maybe you can complete the
course in less or more hours, but it is important to cover all the section mentioned in the
standard presentation, and ensure that it is given sufficient time to the participants to
assimilate the most important concepts of the course.
7. The power point slides do not explain everything. Why not?
The power point slides are provided as a prompt for the instructor and to help the delegates
relate to what you are discussing. The information needs to come from you the instructor.
This is why it is vital that you read and understand this manual and ensure that you have
sufficient underpinning knowledge before attempting to deliver this course. You should never
simply be reading from the slides. It is essential that you refer to the user manual for the
equipment you have in service to ensure that you fully understand the correct use and
limitations.
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COURSE PROGRAM

SLIDES DESCRIPTION STAGE

1 REGISTRATION AND INTRODUCTION 0

2-3 BACKGROUND AND OUTCOMES 1

PROPERTY OF NH3 AND MEASUREMENT

4-6 2
METHOD

7-11 NH3 EFFECT AND SYMPTOMS 3

12-13 NH3 EXPOSURE LIMITS 4

14-16 NH3 DOS’ AND DON’T’S 5

17-18 NH3 AND CONFINED SPACE 6

19-20 NH3 DETECTION SYSTEM 7

21-30 NH3 RESCUE PROCEDURES & BASIC FIRST AID 8

31 CONCLUSIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS 9

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STAGE 0

Registration and Introduction

Slide 1

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 1  Trainer welcomes everybody to the Saipem
“AMMONIA – NH3” Course

 Expresses thanks for giving their time and

explains the emergency procedures

 Briefly introduces him/herself

 Presents the group with the following

questions:

“Introduce yourself by giving your:

- name
- position
- personal info
- previous training experiences "

 Distributes course registration forms and

Learning Evaluation Test for completion of
the entry test.
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STAGE 1

Background and Outcomes

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide N. 2 and 3.

Introduces the main topic of the course. Captures the delegates’ imagination and attention
early in the course. Uses a familiar Saipem example to create the realisation that the
awareness of NH3 is very important for their safety.

FOCUS
Understand the education level of the class in order to tailor the lesson to the participant’s
knowledge.
Why this training needs to be completed.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 2  The trainer starts the presentation
introducing the main topics of the course,
briefly telling in advance some particular
of the different sections.

At slide 3  Before to project the slide the trainers

asks the participants some question, i.e.:

“What is NH3 ?”

 After hearing the participants’ answers,

the trainer projects the slide and gives the
correct answers to the posed questions.
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STAGE 2

Properties of NH3 and measurement method

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide 4 to 6.

Stage 2 is where we discuss about the properties of the NH3 gas.

FOCUS
The trainer should focus on the properties of the NH3 gas in order to increase the
awareness of workers’ with respect to this gas.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 4 and 5  The trainer explains the properties of the
NH3 gas

At slide 6  The trainer explains the method on how the

NH3 is measured
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STAGE 3

NH3 effect and symptoms

SLIDE OVERVIEW
Slides n. 7 to 11.

Stage 3 is where we identify and discuss the effects and symptoms of NH3. There is
opportunity for discussion and this time should be used to understand the opinions of the
delegates.

FOCUS
A deep presentation of the exposure effects in relation with the concentration and the
exposure period.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 7 and 8  The trainer projects the slide and starts to
explain the effect of the exposure of NH3.

At slide 9 and 10 The trainer explains the primary routes of

exposure and the variability of effects based
on the difference of some parameters
(intensity, duration, frequency, individual
factors)
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At slide 11  The trainer projects the slide and starts to

recap the symptom of the exposure of NH3.
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STAGE 4

NH3 Exposure limits

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide 12 to 13.

Stage 4 is where we discuss the exposure limit to NH3 to which individual can be exposed
and type of effect that can produce to the person.

FOCUS
The idea is to give to the participants the right means to reach the objective of the course
and guarantee good understanding of this exposure limits.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 12 and 13  The trainer inform the persons regarding the
exposure limit to which individual can be
exposed to NH3. Moreover he provide some
information of effect that this can produce if
this limits are exceeded.
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STAGE 5

NH3 Do’s and Don’ts

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide 14 to 16.

Stage 5 is where we discuss the basic information on what to do and not to do with
reference to NH3.

FOCUS
The idea is to focus on the positive and negative actions that can be done by the persons
while working in environment with the presence of NH3.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 14 and 15  The trainer resume the basic action that
should be adhered while exposed in
environment with the presence of NH3.

At slide 16  The trainer resume the basic action that

should not be done while exposed in
environment with the presence of NH3.
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STAGE 6

NH3 and Confined Space

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide 17 to 18

Stage 6 is where we discuss the basic information related to working in confined space
with the presence of NH3.

FOCUS
The idea is to provide to the person some basic information that need to be adhered
before working in a confined space.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 17  Trainer inform the person regarding the
different type of confined space in which the
NH3 can be present.

At slide 18  Trainer summarizes the basic action that has

to be taken before to enter a confined space.
 Trainer has to advice the persons that in any
case before to enter a confined space, they
should attend the specific “Confined Space”
training.
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STAGE 7

NH3 Detection system

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide 19 to 20

Stage 7 is where we discuss the basic information related the method used to detect the
NH3.

FOCUS
The idea is to provide to the person some basic information on type of detection system
that are in used in order to check/alert the presence of NH3.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 19  Trainer summarizes the basic type of gas
detection system that can be used in the
market,

At slide 20  Trainer briefly inform about the normal

actions that has to be taken in case of NH3
release and the correct area for assembly.
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STAGE 8

NH3 Rescue Procedures & Basic First Aid

SLIDE OVERVIEW
From slide 21 to 30

Stage 8 is where we discuss the basic information related rescue procedure and basic first
aid.

FOCUS
The idea is to provide to the person some basic information that need to be adhered for a
rescue procedure and basic first aid.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 21  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action
that should be taken in case will be required
to rescue some person that overcome due to
NH3. The trainer must stress the fact the
rescue MUST BE DONE ONLY BY
QUALIFY AND TRAINED PERSONS

At slide 22  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case will be required
to rescue some person that overcome due to
NH3. The trainer must stress the fact the
rescue MUST BE DONE ONLY BY
QUALIFY AND TRAINED PERSONS

At slide 23  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.
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At slide 24  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.

At slide 25  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.

At slide 26  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.

At slide 27  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

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that should be taken in case of evacuation

form the working area in case of NH3
release.

At slide 28  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.

At slide 29  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.

At slide 30  Trainer briefly inform about the basic action

that should be taken in case of evacuation
form the working area in case of NH3
release.
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STAGE 9

Conclusion and clarification

SLIDE OVERVIEW
At Slide No. 31.

This stage of the presentation is the conclusion. Trainer summarizes the presentation,
giving an overview of the main points, and asks the participants for any clarification.

INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES

KEY SLIDES TRAINER’S MESSAGE

At slide 31  Trainer summarizes the presentation, giving
an overview of the main points

 Asks if there are any further questions on the

presentation

 Leads an open discussion on the main points

of the presentation and asks if there are
questions/comments

 Distributes Learning Evaluation Test for

completion

 Distributes feedback forms for completion

 Congratulates them and says Goodbye!