Basic Training Information for LPG
LPG or liquefied petroleum gas is a colourless and odourless fuel derived from natural gas. LPG consists of 90 percent propane. It is extracted in a process called distilling.
Considerations
Liquid petroleum gas gas must be handled with care to prevent potential explosions and fires that occur with the improper maintenance or installation of gas lines. Liquid petroleum gas domestic appliances need proper installation and maintenance to avoid mishaps.
Prevention
For anybody working directly with LPG, accident prevention training is important. Included in training must be proper ways for refueling and methods for checking for leaks. Training must also comprise knowing how to wear personal protective gear and being alert to dangers such as damaged hoses or loose fittings.
Emergency Preparation
LPG could be a hazardous fuel, so workers must know emergency procedures in the event of fires and explosions. Training should include evacuation, gas leak control and first aid.
Fuel Storage
Storage of tanks - whether a small fuel canister or a large refueling tank - should be at a safe location a safe distance from any building. "No Smoking" warnings should be posted. To ensure tanks are just accessed by authorized employees, the tanks must be locked in a secure enclosure which is designed to be protected from vehicle impact. Concrete bumpers or other retaining systems are better. The fueling station should have an accessible fire extinguisher. Just people trained to operate the fueling station must be allowed to do so. Employees also must be trained to utilize the fire extinguisher.
Operator Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that anybody operating a forklift should undergo a training program consisting of both in-class and practical, hands-on training. Trainees would be tested to make certain that they understand the safety issues involved in forklift operation.