An Emergency Response Plan is a detailed document which has step by step information on what to do in the event of an ammonia leak. Usually, an Emergency Response Plan is to be tested with joint training exercises (JTE) annually or in the event of new plant owners, expansion or modifications to the refrigeration system or when an incident occurs and room for improvements have been identified.

The purpose of the Emergency Response Plan is to highlight the potential dangers associated with the refrigeration system and what to do in the event of an Ammonia leak and when to engage emergency services. It also covers specific PPE requirements, what must be avoided and how to mitigate the incident in a timely manner to reduce impact on your staff, your premises and the environment.