Propane Handling & Exchange Course

This Online Propane Cylinder Handling Course teaches the following:

• 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 information on all these topics.

Propane is something most of us grew up around without thinking twice. It runs barbecues, burners, heaters, torches and all kinds of industrial equipment. But honestly, how many people stop to think about the real hazards it carries?

When something becomes every day and familiar, it gets easy to forget just how dangerous it actually is, especially on a work site. That is why there are laws and standards in place for anyone working with propane. They exist to keep you safe and the people around you safe, too. The specific rules vary between provinces and states, but one thing stays the same no matter where you are. Workers must be competent in any work they take on. 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
• Know any potential or actual danger to health and safety in the workplace

This course is built to improve the competency of workers so they can meet the requirements of the CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code in Canada and the 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 how to control them
• 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

Information in This Course Will Be Presented in 6 Chapters:

• Chapter 1: Propane Basics
• Chapter 2: Propane Withdrawal Systems
• Chapter 3: Cylinder Inspections
• Chapter 4: Transporting, Handling and Exchanging Cylinders
• Chapter 5: Storing Cylinders
• Chapter 6: Emergency Response

Duration

The Propane Cylinder Handling & Exchange Course takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.

Testing

Participants in the Propane Cylinder Handling & Exchange Course will be assessed through testing that happens throughout the course itself, not just at the end. To earn a certificate of completion from this online propane handling safety course, participants must score 80% or higher. Anyone who does not hit that mark gets two more attempts to retake the course. Fair enough.

Propane Certification of Completion

Participants who successfully pass the Propane Cylinder Handling & Exchange Training Course will earn a certificate of completion. You can print it out or download it and keep it for your own records. The certificate lines up with the OSHA 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases Code in the United States.

Your certificate is valid for 3 years.

How Do You Safely Handle a Propane Cylinder?

• Propane cylinders are portable containers that most people use at home. Propane tanks, on the other hand, are typically more permanent and hold a larger amount of storage.
• Cylinders must be inspected every 10 years. The markings on the collar of the cylinder will tell you the manufacture date and any inspections that have happened since then. Worth checking before you assume it is good to go.
• Do not throw your tank in the trash. Seriously, do not. Reach out to your local recycling coordinator to find out if it is accepted at your nearest transfer station or Household Hazardous Waste Collection. There are also local tank companies that will take old tanks and recycle them at no cost to you.