UHAUL PROPANE EXAM STUDY SET
Propane - ANSWER Nontoxic, odorless, colorless and an odour is added for
detection.
Heaved than air, burns and ignites easily
Stored as a liquid
Hazmat DOT for Propane - ANSWER Based on the March 23, 2003 DOT law
Choose the shortage route
Prepare rest stops
Always provide a 24-hour contact number
Avoid highly populated areas, bridges and tunnels
Keep it secured and locked
Always keep proper paperwork
Hiring employees - ANSWER Look for employment gaps
Frequent job changes
Check reference
Check all addresses
Criminal background check
Interview
Propane tanks - ANSWER Both vertical and horizontal types of tanks
SME tanks
Valves control the flow
, Contains a shutdown system to stop the flow in an emergency
Always shutdown and secure when not present
Uncontrolled propane release - ANSWER Caused by:
Broken valves
Piping failure
Damaged hose
Damaged container component
Propane emergency - ANSWER 1. Evacuate upwind minimum 335 feet
2. Shut down the dispenser
3. Call for help ( give name, location and description of any injuries)
Propane expansion - ANSWER When release into the air it can expand up to
270 times
Cylinder sizes - ANSWER 1 pound camp stove
20 pound grill
Horizontal non forklift
30 pound camper
33.5 pound forklift
100 pound larger portable
Aluminum cylinder - ANSWER Light weight, corrosion resistant
Steele cylinder - ANSWER Most common, heavier and prone to corrosion
Propane - ANSWER Nontoxic, odorless, colorless and an odour is added for
detection.
Heaved than air, burns and ignites easily
Stored as a liquid
Hazmat DOT for Propane - ANSWER Based on the March 23, 2003 DOT law
Choose the shortage route
Prepare rest stops
Always provide a 24-hour contact number
Avoid highly populated areas, bridges and tunnels
Keep it secured and locked
Always keep proper paperwork
Hiring employees - ANSWER Look for employment gaps
Frequent job changes
Check reference
Check all addresses
Criminal background check
Interview
Propane tanks - ANSWER Both vertical and horizontal types of tanks
SME tanks
Valves control the flow
, Contains a shutdown system to stop the flow in an emergency
Always shutdown and secure when not present
Uncontrolled propane release - ANSWER Caused by:
Broken valves
Piping failure
Damaged hose
Damaged container component
Propane emergency - ANSWER 1. Evacuate upwind minimum 335 feet
2. Shut down the dispenser
3. Call for help ( give name, location and description of any injuries)
Propane expansion - ANSWER When release into the air it can expand up to
270 times
Cylinder sizes - ANSWER 1 pound camp stove
20 pound grill
Horizontal non forklift
30 pound camper
33.5 pound forklift
100 pound larger portable
Aluminum cylinder - ANSWER Light weight, corrosion resistant
Steele cylinder - ANSWER Most common, heavier and prone to corrosion
