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Dispenser Operators FOR

2021

SAFETY TRAINING

SECTION 1 Hazmat Employee Training Requirements Q. Who must ensure HM employees have been properly trained and tested? A. 49 CFR, Part 172.702 states that the hazmat employer is to ensure hazmat employees are trained in accordance with the requirements of this section. The hazmat employer or other public or private sources may conduct the training. The employer must ensure that each employee is tested by appropriate means on the subjects covered. Q. When is hazardous materials training required? A. Initial training of new employees or employees who are changing job function must be done within the first 90 days of employment. Recurrent training is then done at least once every three years. Q. What must be covered in the training? A. 172.704 of 49 CFR clearly states that hazmat employee training must include:

1. General awareness/ familiarization training 2. Function-specific training

** 3. Safety training 4. Security awareness training ** 5. In-depth security training Note: ** Indicates required HM Employee training that is NOT provided in this class and needs to be completed & documented in the employee training file. Q. What parts, if any, are being covered during this safety meeting? A. The 2020 Safety Training for Dispenser Operators includes materials and media qualified to serve as general awareness/ familiarization, function-specific, and security awareness training. The remaining portions are still needed to complete the recurrent training requirement. Q. What are the recordkeeping requirements for hazmat employee training? A. A record which includes: 1. hazmat employee’s name 2. date of completion of most recent training 3. description or copy of training materials or location of training materials 4. name and address of person providing the training

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5. certification that hazmat employee has been trained and tested as required by 49 CFR inclusive of the preceding three years, must be created and retained by the employer for as long as the hazmat employee is employed and for 90 days thereafter.

SECTION 2 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) For Odorized Propane, contains the following information: 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Odorized Commercial Propane Chemical Name: Propane Chemical Family: Paraffinic Hydrocarbon Formula: C3H8

Synonyms: LP-Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Propane, Propyl Hydride, Bottle gas, Autogas

Company Name, Address, Emergency numbers 2. Composition/ Information on Ingredients

Ingredient name/ CAS # Percentage OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Propane/ 74-98-6 87.5 – 100 1000 ppm simple asphyxiant Ethane/ 74-84-0 0 – 5.0 1000 ppm simple asphyxiant Propylene/ 115-07-1 0 – 10.0 1000 ppm simple asphyxiant Butanes/ various 0 – 2.5 1000 ppm simple asphyxiant Ethyl Mercaptan/ 75-08-1 16 – 25 ppm 0.5 ppm 0.5 ppm

3. Hazards Identification Emergency Overview

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4. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Persons suffering from lack of oxygen should be removed to fresh air. If victim is not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Obtain prompt medical attention. Eye Contact: Contact with liquid can cause freezing of tissue. Gently flush eyes with lukewarm water. Obtain medical attention immediately. Skin contact: Contact with skin can cause frostbite. Remove saturated clothes, shoes and jewelry. Immerse affected area in lukewarm water not exceeding 105ºF. Keep immersed. Get prompt medical attention. Ingestion: If swallowed, get immediate medical attention. Notes to Physician: None. 5. Fire-fighting Measures Flash Point: -156ºF AutoIgnition: 842ºF Ignition Temperature in Air: 920 – 1120ºF Flammability Limits in Air by Volume: Lower: 2.15% Upper: 9.6% Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, CO², water spray or fog for surrounding area. Do not extinguish fire until propane source is shut off. Special Fire-fighting Instructions: Evacuate personnel from danger area. Immediately cool container with water spray from maximum distance, taking care not to extinguish flames. If flames are accidentally extinguished, explosive reignition may occur. Unusual Fire and Explosive Hazards: Propane is easily ignited. It is heavier than air; therefore, it can collect in low areas where an ignition source can be present. Pressure in a container can build up due to heat and container may rupture if pressure relief devices should fail to function. Propane released from a properly functioning relief valve on an overheated container can also ignite. 6. Accidental Release Measures

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Steps To Be Taken If Material Is Released Or Spilled: Evacuate immediate area. Eliminate any possible sources of ignition and provide maximum ventilation. Shut off source of propane, if possible. If leaking from container or valve, contact your supplier. 7. Handling and Storage Handling Precautions: Leak check system with a solution approved for such use, never use a flame. Make certain container service valve is shut off prior to disconnecting. Do not drop or abuse cylinders. Never strike an arc on a gas container or make part of an electrical circuit. Storage Precautions: Store in a safe, authorized location (outside, detached storage is preferred with adequate ventilation). Specific requirements for storage and handling of LP-gas are listed in NFPA 58. 8. Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Provide ventilation adequate to in ensure propane does not reach a flammable mixture. Protective Clothing: Avoid skin contact with liquid propane. Wear gloves and protective clothing, which are impervious to the product for the duration of the anticipated exposure. Eye Protection: Safety glasses are recommended when handling fuel. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Boiling Point: @14.7 psia = -44ºF Specific Gravity of Vapor (Air = 1) @ 60ºF = 1.50 Specific Gravity of Liquid (Water = 1) @ 60ºF = 0.504 Vapor Pressure: @ 70ºF = 127 psig Expansion Ratio: (from liquid to gas @ 14.7 psia) 1 to 270 Appearance & Odor: Colorless and tasteless gas at normal temperature and pressure. An odorant has been added as a warning agent. 10. Transport Information DOT Shipping Name: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Hazard Class: 2.1 ID Number: UN 1075 Shipping Label: Flammable Gas IMO Shipping Name: Propane Placard: Flammable Gas

SECTION 3 Steps For Inspecting DOT/ ICC Cylinders

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You must visually inspect cylinders at several points during the propane delivery process to determine they are in good condition for continued service.

• Prior to filling a cylinder with propane: Carefully inspect cylinders before they are filled. Filling a cylinder after inspection assures it has been checked & approved for continued service according to DOT & NFPA 58 regulations.

• Prior to loading a cylinder on the delivery vehicle: You must inspect all cylinders before they are loaded on the delivery vehicle or before they leave the bulk plant.

• When new cylinders are first received at the bulk plant: After or during unloading at the bulk plant, you must inspect each new cylinder to determine its fitness for continued service.

SECTION 4 Filling Cylinders By Weight Setting the Scale Weight Step 1: Check the water capacity (w.c.) and the tare weight (t.w.) stamped on the cylinder or collar. Step 2: Determine the propane capacity from the conversion table or by using the following formula: w.c. (lb) X .42 = propane capacity (lb)

Step 3: Add the tare weight to the propane capacity to determine the total filled weight of the cylinder. Step 4: Set the scales to the proper total filled weight of the container plus the weight of the hose and connector Step By Step Filling By Weight

1. Take off the protective cap

2. Set beam scale to correct scale weight setting

3. Connect the hose to the cylinder valve 4. Start the pump

5. Open the valve on the end of the hose

6. Open the valve on the cylinder

7. Close the hose valve as soon as the

scale beam starts to rise

8. Close the cylinder valve

9. Shut off the pump

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10.Disconnect the hose

11.Check the weight if the filled cylinder after filling connector has been

disconnected. If overfilled, bleed off excess in a safe location.

12.Check the container and valves for leaks

SECTION 5 Filling Vehicle-mounted ASME Tanks Features of Vehicle-Mounted ASME Tanks Motor & mobile fuel tanks have several features in common:

• Data plate and/or Cylinder markings • Fixed Maximum Liquid Level Gauge • Float Gauge • Liquid Service Valve Relief Valve • 1 ¾” ACME Filler Valve • Stop-Fill/ Auto-Stop Valves • Valve & Fitting Enclosures

Before filling ASME motor & mobile fuel tanks:

• Be sure no one is inside the vehicle • Make sure the vehicle ignition is turned off • Inspect the tank to be sure it has all the correct markings, is in good

condition, and is safe for filling • Restrict customers from the immediate area around the liquid propane

transfer operation • Make sure there are no ignition sources or combustible materials within

25 feet of the filling connection, or metal working operations(including grinding, oxygen-fuel gas cutting, brazing, soldering, or welding) within 35 feet

Note: If filling a motor fuel tank on an RV, be sure to turn off all appliance pilot lights & electronic ignition systems.

Steps for Filling Vehicle-Mounted ASME Tanks 1. Set the propane meter to zero 2. Connect the motor fuel hose to the tank fill valve 3. Open the vent valve on the fixed maximum liquid level gauge & check for

flow. If vapor appears, continue the filling process. If liquid appears, stop the filling process because the tank is full.

4. Start the pump & slowly open the valve on the end of the hose

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5. When a steady white mist or fog is first emitted from the fixed maximum liquid level gauge, close the hose end valve

6. Close the fixed maximum liquid level gauge 7. Shut off the pump 8. Slowly loosen the filler adapter to vent liquid propane trapped between the

filler adapter & the motor fuel tank filler valve. Wait until propane stops venting before completely disconnecting the adapter 9. Check the valve for leaks & replace dust cap

SECTION 6 NFPA Training Update 2020 ed. NFPA 58 §4.4

• Persons whose duties fall within the scope of this code shall be provided with training that is consistent with the scope of their job activities and that includes proper handling and emergency response procedures.

• Persons whose primary duties include transporting LPGas, transferring liquid LP-Gas into or out of stationary containers, or making stationary installations shall complete training that includes the following components:

(1) Safe work practices (2) The health and safety hazards of LP-Gas (3) Emergency response procedures (4) Supervised, on-the-job training

(5) An assessment of the person’s ability to perform the job duties assigned

According to NFPA 58, the following are some examples of training programs:

(1) Certified Employee Training Program available from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), www.propanecouncil.org

(2) Programs developed by propane companies (3) Programs developed by government entities

Refresher training is not considered to mean a complete retraining of the employee. Rather, it should include information that pertains to their job, cover any changes in duties, equipment, or codes. A.4.4.3 Refresher training should review important concepts but concentrate on changes in procedures, requirements, or applications that affect the employee’s primary duties that fall within the scope of [NFPA 58].

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SECTION 7 Reducing Static Electricity Static electricity is all around us. It is not possible to eliminate it completely, but we can control its generation and provide safe discharge paths. To reduce the risk of ignition, we must first identify where the Static Discharge Control Areas are and where the static electricity may be coming from. A Static Discharge Control Area may be defined as any area where there is a reasonable possibility of the presence of propane vapor.

1. Identify the Static Discharge Control Areas

Clearly identifying Static Discharge Control Areas informs visitors and reminds employees of the risk of static discharge.

Typical Static Discharge Control Areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Transfer areas. This includes filling docks, purge, recovery, refurbishing, or any other area where propane may be present.

• Bulk transfer connections. The areas immediately surrounding domes, hatches, covers, and other transfer hose connections. These areas may become temporary Static Discharge Control Areas at the end of the fuel transfer operation when the connections are decoupled and some vapor is released.

• Retail delivery to vehicles such as motor homes and catering trucks.

Signage or floor markings are common methods of identifying Static Discharge Control Areas.

Clearly identifying Static Discharge Control Areas reminds employees of the static discharge hazard and defines where static discharge footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are required.

2. Floors and Work Surfaces

Floors and working surfaces can play a significant role in the generation and control of static electricity. Conductive and static-safe floors provide a grounding path for static charges developed or carried by personnel (equipped with static discharge footwear).

Non-conductive or insulating floors prevent the draining of charges from personnel and materials and will contribute to the generation of charges.

Static-safe floors, static-safe floor mats, and dissipative paints should be in the static dissipative range.4 Conductive flooring or mats may be used if no hazardous voltages are present. The resistance of floors and work surfaces may be measured with a Surface Resistivity Meter following the manufacturer’s directions.

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3. Footwear

People generate static charges by movement. They can carry the charge a considerable distance before discharging. Static-safe footwear5 or temporary heel grounders allow the wearer to discharge safely to a static-safe floor or floor mat before the charge levels become great enough to spark. Other grounding methods are available, including conductive wrist bands with cords.

4. Safety Clothing and PPE

Clothing has proven to be a source of static electricity and static sparks. Some fabrics and combinations of fabrics generate more static electricity than others. For example, cotton and cotton blends tend to generate less static electricity than most synthetics and polyester materials.

For critical applications, specialized static-safe garments and fabric treatments are available. Here are some guidelines:

• Cotton and cotton blends generate less static than most synthetic materials. • 100% nylon, 100% polyester, and wool clothing should be avoided. • Garments such as sweaters or coats should never be removed or put inside a

Static Discharge Control Area. • Avoid garments that snap and crackle when put on or removed. • Flame-retardant, chemical-retardant, and anti-static garments may be required.

5. Ground the Equipment

Any conductor not grounded is said to be “floating.” All process and handling equipment must be grounded and bonded in accordance with state and federal electrical codes. Ground wires may become loose or disconnected and should be checked periodically by a qualified electrician. Non-electrical process equipment, such as roller systems, isolated scales, and other isolated (non-grounded) metal objects, may become charged and be a spark source. If all spark-producing materials (conductors) are grounded, they are all at the same voltage potential, and thus no static sparks are possible.

6. Friction Creates Static Electricity

Many static discharge events are generated by processes or activities. Any process that involves movement and the separation of materials may generate static electricity through friction. A typical example may be decoupling a bulk hose at the end of a transfer after walking around or returning from the vehicle cab, or the movement required on a filling dock.

Removing plastic sleeves from barbecue cylinders in a refilling operation is an example of a repetitive motion process involving non-conductors.

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7. Training There is no single tool or material that can control all static electricity. Instead, by understanding what static electricity is and where it comes from, we can apply simple means to reduce and control it. We should examine our processes and equipment to determine if they are part of the problem or part of the solution.

***Please answer the following True or False questions.***

Security Awareness, Final Test

1. Many materials that are classified as hazardous materials are essential products to industry, but potential deadly weapons in the hands of a terrorist.

2. Hazardous materials are least vulnerable when in transit. 3. Casual discussions with strangers along transportation routes about loads and

destinations are encouraged by general security standards. 4. Some mixtures containing hazardous materials can cause a powerful explosion

if detonated or ignited. 5. One easy way to increase security of hazardous materials in transportation is to

lock all doors of transport vehicles. 6. The most likely terrorist threats are internal. 7. With the use of commonplace equipment like scanners and color printers, a

driver’s license, certifications, passports, and other types of personal identification can be forged.

8. All terrorists fit a preconceived picture of a criminal. 9. A careful employee background check and verification of information provided

on an employment application can be an effective deterrent to the insider threat. 10.When you are questioned about hazardous materials transportation it is

important that you know the person asking and that he or she has a need to know.

Hazardous Material Awareness and Emergency Response, Final test

1. You should always stay downwind of a propane leak 2. If a bulk storage tank or transport is involved in a fire, you should consider an

evacuation of 1 mile in all directions 3. Prolonged inhalation of propane vapors may cause asphyxiation. 4. In case of burns, you should not remove any clothing that has adhered to the

skin. 5. If a tank relief valve suddenly begins to relieve, you should ignite it as soon as

possible to prevent an accumulation and possible explosion. 6. The MSDS sheet for propane is the only MSDS sheet I need to know 7. Your surroundings at the storage area should not be of concern. 8. To help emergency response personnel you should be as informative as

possible to assist in the correction of the LP-Gas problem.

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9. You should know your emergency response phone numbers or have them in a location for ready use.

10.Hazardous material awareness and emergency response is the responsibility of the fire department only.

Employee Training Certification

This is to certify that

________________________________________________________

Has on this date______________________ completed the training and has

been tested on the following

COURSE OF STUDY

General Awareness/ Familiarization &

Security Awareness Training & Testing

___________________________ ________________________________ Trainer Location

The training material is on file at ____________________________________

RECORD OF TRAINING*

This is to certify that

___________________________________________________

On this date ______________ attended a 2021 LP-Gas Board Sanctioned

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Safety Training for Dispenser Operators.

_______________________ _________________ Trainer Location

*This certificate is provided as a courtesy to assist employers with recordkeeping requirements. The

attendance records of the Oklahoma LP Gas Administration are the official record and take precedence over this and any other document. Proof of this training including a sign in document for each employee

attending such training must be sent to the OK LP Gas Administration. All training materials are on file at The Oklahoma LP Gas Administration, 3815 N. Santa Fe, Suite 117, Oklahoma City, OK, 73118

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