Pump Station Training - Dispensing Propane Safely – Small Cylinder Instructor-led Live, interactive, online training
revised 012623
CLASS DATE 02/28/23 - choose from morning and afternoon choices
4 Hours - This class on Dispensing Propane Safely is 4 hours long. Ideal for propane “Pump Station” personnel.
THIS DOC - You can see the full original Google Doc at this link - Dispensing Propane Safely Training & Documentation Class 2022 or https://docs.google.com/document/d/125-dMTHj_UABlblvh9kNQR0jmtvnmBzJHtRl_nSYm8c/edit?usp=sharing
Content - This Dispensing Propane Safely for Small Cylinders is designed to describe the process for inspecting, pre-fill, filling, post-fill for dispensing to small cylinders.
Certificates - Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all students completing the class. Certificates will be sent by email to the email addresses associated with the registrations received by us.
Choose - We are offering this class TWICE in the same day. Once in the morning and again in the afternoon.
Skills - the class covers skills HOWEVER, the manager of the operation is responsible to ensure all participants know how to properly use the specific equipment. Equipment operation is equipment specific and that hands on needs to be documented. Refresher training required every three years.
2 (two) separate offerings - one in the morning and one in the afternoon
First class begins at 8 a.m. EST and ends by Noon
Second class begins at 1 p.m. EST and end by 5pm
Total hours actual instruction and testing: 4 hours each session
This is a Live, Online, Instructor-led Class
This session will not be recorded
Objective/Goal - After you complete this Dispensing Propane Safely program you will be able to dispense propane into small cylinders, ASME tanks and motorhomes, and/or Autogas. This program is geared to non-industry professionals.
GET PDF - we will use the following book - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uTBZkKuI3iYsnR4gBWst8yZqvl3vY2rU/view?usp=share_link
Topics -
Propane Safety
Pre fill inspection
Identifying cylinders
Purging cylinders
Filling ASME tanks and motor homes & recreation vehicles
Dispensing autogas
Propane Fires and Uncontrolled Gas Release
Content Covered (from the Book Table of Contents)
Using this Workbook .................................................................................................... 6
Program Overview ......................................................................................................... 7
Module 1: Introduction to Propane .............................................................................. 8
Sources of Propane ...................................................................................................... 9
Uses for Propane .......................................................................................................... 9
Module 2: Dispensing Station Equipment ................................................................... 10
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ......................................................................... 11
Starting up the Dispenser ............................................................................................. 11
Check Understanding ................................................................................................... 12
Module 3: Uncontrolled Propane Release and Fires .................................................. 13
Steps to Complete During an Uncontrolled Propane Release ................................... 15
Responding to the Uncontrolled Propane Release ..................................................... 15
Summary ................................................................................................................................. 15
Check Understanding .............................................................................................................. 16
Module 4: Cylinder Components ............................................................................... 18
Refillable Cylinders .................................................................................................................. 18
Cylinder Materials ................................................................................................................... 19
Parts of the Cylinder................................................................................................................ 19
Cylinder Markings ................................................................................................................... 20
Check Understanding .............................................................................................................. 21
Module 5: Pre-Fill Inspection ..................................................................................... 22
Cylinder Verification ................................................................................................................ 22
Check Understanding .............................................................................................................. 25
Module 6: Filling Cylinders by Weight and Volume ................................................. 26
Filling by Weight ..................................................................................................................... 26
Filling By Volume ..................................................................................................................... 28
Check Understanding ........................................................................................................... 29
Module 7: Post- Filling Cylinders ............................................................................... 31
Shut Down the Dispenser ................................................................................................. 31
Check Understanding ........................................................................................................... 32
Module 8: Transporting DOT Cylinders ..................................................................... 33
SNIPPED- if you are reading this on the store product description, note this text has been snipped. Read the full document in the Google Doc master file or the pdf you receive at time of store purchase. There is more to read if you are reading this on the store product description.
2-28-23 Pump Station Training - Dispensing Propane Safely – Small Cylinder Instr
you can tell us later if you plan to come in the morning or the afternoon. You can tell us which you plan to attend but we will assume the morning if you do not specify. if you choose morning and end up in the afternoon class, no problem.