PROPANE SAFETY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT !!!
Question 1
What is the title and primary focus of NFPA 58?
Answer: LP-Gas Code
Explanation: NFPA 58 is the industry standard governing the safe storage,
handling, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas.
Question 2
Which of the following critical container requirements is covered under
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations?
Answer: Cylinder markings and labeling (including DOT specification
stamps, Tare Weight, Water Capacity, and hazard diamonds).
Question 3
What key workplace safety topic is explicitly mandated and covered under
OSHA regulations for propane handlers?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as insulated
neoprene/nitrile gloves and eye/face protection when transferring liquid
propane).
Question 4
What is an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet, now SDS)?
Answer: An information bulletin that alerts you to the physical
properties, flammability limits, and potential health hazards of
propane.
Question 5
What substance is added to propane to increase the likelihood that a gas leak
will be detected?
Answer: Odorant (specifically Ethyl Mercaptan).
Liquid propane will _________ when heat is added to it -ANSWER ✔✔Expand
In order to allow for liquid expansion, propane containers are typically filled to
______ % of their capacity. -ANSWER ✔✔80%
Propane liquid released into the air will expand to _______ times its original
volume. -ANSWER ✔✔270
, Gloves and other PPE are required when filling containers because of the
_________ liquid propane -ANSWER ✔✔Refrigerating effect
The proper mixture of propane vapor, air and ____________ is needed for propane
to burn -ANSWER ✔✔ignition source
OSHA requires employees to be trained on fire exstinguisher use immediately
upon hiring and _______ thereafter -ANSWER ✔✔annually
In any emergency where there is a propane fire, flames should not be extinguished
unless the fuel supply can be ______ -ANSWER ✔✔turned off
Most propane dispensers include a(n) ______________ that supplies propane to
the dispensing equipment -ANSWER ✔✔ASME storage tank
When filling a cylinder by volume using the fixed maximum liquid level gauge,
the filling process relies on the ________ to determine when the maximum
permitted filling limit for a cylinder is reached -ANSWER ✔✔Operator
Which of the following is used to proide an additional level of emergency shut-
down capability? -ANSWER ✔✔Remote shutdown stations
Platform balance beam scales must bear _________________ -ANSWER
✔✔Certification decals
When the operator is not in attendance, the dispenser should be -ANSWER
✔✔Shut down and secured
When filling mobile propane containers that are permanently mounted on vehicles
or RV's, dispensing equipment must be equipped with -ANSWER ✔✔a break-
away device
Because of the inherent dangers when filling propane containers, customers should
be asked to -ANSWER ✔✔remain away from the immediate filling area
The _______________ is a wide metal band welded or brazed to the bottom of the
cylinder used to protect the cylinder body from corrosion or damage. -ANSWER
✔✔Footring
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT !!!
Question 1
What is the title and primary focus of NFPA 58?
Answer: LP-Gas Code
Explanation: NFPA 58 is the industry standard governing the safe storage,
handling, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas.
Question 2
Which of the following critical container requirements is covered under
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations?
Answer: Cylinder markings and labeling (including DOT specification
stamps, Tare Weight, Water Capacity, and hazard diamonds).
Question 3
What key workplace safety topic is explicitly mandated and covered under
OSHA regulations for propane handlers?
Answer: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as insulated
neoprene/nitrile gloves and eye/face protection when transferring liquid
propane).
Question 4
What is an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet, now SDS)?
Answer: An information bulletin that alerts you to the physical
properties, flammability limits, and potential health hazards of
propane.
Question 5
What substance is added to propane to increase the likelihood that a gas leak
will be detected?
Answer: Odorant (specifically Ethyl Mercaptan).
Liquid propane will _________ when heat is added to it -ANSWER ✔✔Expand
In order to allow for liquid expansion, propane containers are typically filled to
______ % of their capacity. -ANSWER ✔✔80%
Propane liquid released into the air will expand to _______ times its original
volume. -ANSWER ✔✔270
, Gloves and other PPE are required when filling containers because of the
_________ liquid propane -ANSWER ✔✔Refrigerating effect
The proper mixture of propane vapor, air and ____________ is needed for propane
to burn -ANSWER ✔✔ignition source
OSHA requires employees to be trained on fire exstinguisher use immediately
upon hiring and _______ thereafter -ANSWER ✔✔annually
In any emergency where there is a propane fire, flames should not be extinguished
unless the fuel supply can be ______ -ANSWER ✔✔turned off
Most propane dispensers include a(n) ______________ that supplies propane to
the dispensing equipment -ANSWER ✔✔ASME storage tank
When filling a cylinder by volume using the fixed maximum liquid level gauge,
the filling process relies on the ________ to determine when the maximum
permitted filling limit for a cylinder is reached -ANSWER ✔✔Operator
Which of the following is used to proide an additional level of emergency shut-
down capability? -ANSWER ✔✔Remote shutdown stations
Platform balance beam scales must bear _________________ -ANSWER
✔✔Certification decals
When the operator is not in attendance, the dispenser should be -ANSWER
✔✔Shut down and secured
When filling mobile propane containers that are permanently mounted on vehicles
or RV's, dispensing equipment must be equipped with -ANSWER ✔✔a break-
away device
Because of the inherent dangers when filling propane containers, customers should
be asked to -ANSWER ✔✔remain away from the immediate filling area
The _______________ is a wide metal band welded or brazed to the bottom of the
cylinder used to protect the cylinder body from corrosion or damage. -ANSWER
✔✔Footring
