Propane Safety

Learn about Safe Handling and Exchange for Propane Cylinders

With our Propane Cylinder Handling Online Course, participants will learn:

• The Chemistry of Propane
• Components of Vapour & Liquid Propane Withdrawal Systems
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Cylinder Inspection, Handling and Exchange
• Safe Transport & Storage of Propane
• Emergency & First-Aid Response

Our Propane Cylinder Handling & Exchange Online Course offers the latest and information on all these topics.

Propane is a fuel that most of us are familiar with. It powers barbecues, burners, heaters, torches and various industrial equipment. But how many of us are familiar with the hazards it presents?

When a product becomes commonplace, it can be easy to forget how hazardous it can be, particularly on a work site. That’s why, when working with propane, there are laws and standards in place that are designed to keep you and those around you safe. While the specific regulations differ between provinces and states, one consistent factor is the requirement that a worker be competent in any work undertaken. Being competent means you:

• Are qualified because of knowledge, training, and experience to perform your assigned work safely
• Are familiar with the health and safety regulations of the province, state, or territory you work in
• Have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health and safety in the workplace

This course is designed to improve the competency of workers in order to help them meet the requirements of the CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code in Canada and OSHA 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases Code in the United States. By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify characteristics of propane as well as its various hazards and their control methods
• List the components of both vapour and liquid withdrawal systems
• Outline the steps for inspecting propane cylinders and testing for leaks
• Describe requirements for transporting, handling, exchanging and storing cylinders
• Outline emergency response and first aid procedures as they relate to propane incidents

To complete this program a practical exam must be taken within 30 days of taking this course