OSHA-Accredited Instruction

Safety Training
Courses

Professional, OSHA-accredited training that prepares management and crews for any emergency, from ammonia refrigeration operations to live hazardous-material response. Hosted quarterly at our Bolingbrook facility, open to AMS employees and the industry alike.

OSHA-Accredited Instructors Bolingbrook, IL Facility Open Industry-Wide Hands-On Practice

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Accident Goal — Every Job, Every Day

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Core Courses Offered

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Sessions Held Per Year

1963

Building Safely Since

Safety Is More Than Compliance

We Train For The Moment That Matters

At AMS, safety comes first — and it's the responsibility of every employee. Our courses go beyond meeting OSHA requirements to build real competence and a genuine culture of safety.

Through high-quality instruction, real-world scenarios, and industry best practices, we equip management teams and tradespeople with the practical knowledge and hands-on skills to prevent workplace accidents, respond to hazardous situations, and maintain safe industrial operations.

The curriculum is continuously updated to align with evolving OSHA regulations and environmental safety standards — so every participant leaves with the most current, effective training available.

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The Catalog

Courses Offered

Five core programs delivered in partnership with Industrial Consultants. Filter by track, then expand any course for the full curriculum.

Designed for all personnel involved in ammonia refrigeration system operations, this course builds a comprehensive understanding of ammonia refrigeration principles with an emphasis on hands-on proficiency in facility operating procedures. Participants receive a certificate of completion following an end-of-class examination.

What You'll Cover

  • Ammonia refrigeration principles
  • System components & operation
  • Compressor & vessel operation
  • Facility operating procedures
  • Safety controls & alarm response
  • Recordkeeping & compliance

An OSHA-mandated HAZWOPER seminar that equips participants with the essential skills for handling hazardous chemical emergencies. If medically able, every attendee dons and doffs an SCBA and fully-encapsulating suit, then forms a team to assess, approach, and simulate the repair of a staged ammonia leak — followed by critique.

What You'll Cover

  • Introduction to HAZWOPER
  • Levels of responders
  • Emergency response plan elements
  • Properties & health hazards of ammonia
  • First aid for chemical exposure
  • SCBA & encapsulating suit don/doff
  • Incident Command System setup
  • Live mock leak scenario & critique

Led by expert instructors, participants receive comprehensive classroom training on each PSM and RMP element — enabling them to effectively implement these programs at their own facilities. Attendees leave with the knowledge and tools to apply safety and risk-management protocols in their workplace.

What You'll Cover

  • The 14 PSM elements
  • EPA RMP requirements
  • Process hazard analysis
  • Mechanical integrity
  • Management of change
  • Incident investigation & audits

A focused, one-day course preparing responders to lead and coordinate an emergency scene using the Incident Command System. Commanders learn to size up a situation, direct resources, and keep teams safe and accountable from first alarm through all-clear.

What You'll Cover

  • Incident Command System structure
  • Command & control responsibilities
  • Scene size-up & assessment
  • Resource coordination
  • Communication protocols
  • Post-incident review

A single-day refresher that keeps emergency response team certifications current and skills sharp. Responders revisit regulatory updates, re-qualify on equipment, and run live scenario practice to stay ready between full certification cycles.

What You'll Cover

  • Regulatory & standards updates
  • Response equipment refresher
  • SCBA re-qualification
  • Live scenario practice
  • Incident Command review
  • Skills assessment

Quarterly At Bolingbrook

2026 Training Calendar

Sessions run four times a year at our corporate headquarters and fabrication facility. Each week offers the full course lineup — reserve early, seats are limited by the hands-on format.

Q1 / WINTER

Feb 24-27

Bolingbrook, IL

Completed

Q2 / SPRING

Apr 21-24

Bolingbrook, IL

Completed

Q3 / SUMMER

Jul 21-24

Bolingbrook, IL

Registration Open

Q4 / FALL

Oct 20-23

Bolingbrook, IL

Opens Aug 1

Why Train With AMS

Built On Six Decades Of Doing It Right

OSHA-Accredited Instructors

Every course is led by certified instructors who stay current on the latest standards and field practice.

Industrial Consultants Partnership

Delivered through our long-standing partnership with Industrial Consultants, a leader in process-safety training.

Real Ammonia Training Setting

Practice in a live refrigeration environment at Bolingbrook — not slides, but the real equipment crews operate.

Open Industry-Wide

Not just for AMS — anyone seeking to upskill, reskill, or recertify is welcome to enroll alongside our crews.

Continuously Updated Curriculum

Revised to align with evolving OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and industry best practices.

Certificates & Refreshers

Earn a certificate of completion, with scheduled refresher tracks that keep every certification current.

Reserve Your Seat

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Seats fill fast — the hands-on format keeps class sizes small. Reserve a spot in the next quarterly session, or reach out to build a custom on-site program for your team.

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Location

Bolingbrook, IL