BRight Training & Safety Wear

Safely Handling Propane

Certification Training Outline

Purpose

To provide participants a general understanding of the safe and efficient handling of propane gas tanks.
  • Participant will be able to identify specific health & safety hazards associated with changing propane tanks on Industrial Forklifts, and propane space heaters.
  • To certify participants in the safe handling of Propane gas.

    • Theory Content

    Review, explain and discuss the Energy Act, & specifically "B149.2" propane segment.
  • Review fines & penalties relating to non-compliance with the Ont. "Energy Act".
  • Define physical properties relating to propane, source as a byproduct.
  • Review hazards associated with handling propane.
  • "Cutout" views of actual parts of a typical propane tank & review capabilities.
  • Watch video on the proper technique used to change propane tanks (ILT/heater).
  • Complete True & False test to verify learning.
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    Practical Content

    Review physical characteristics of an on site propane tank.
  • Complete overview of tank condition ( O-ring, collar, dating, soap solution check, etc.)
  • All participants will change a propane tank on an Industrial Forklift, or propane heater (site specific) in a competent manner.
  • An evaluation report is completed on each person.
  • Upon successful completion of the Theory and Practical evaluations each participant will receive a wallet card indicating they have received training and when the training took place.
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    How Long Does It Take?

    Theory segment requires two hours.
  • Practical evaluation requires 15 minutes per person.
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    NOTE: The regulations require the Company, the handler and the "Certified Training Provider" keep a Record Of Training (ROT).

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