Propane - correct answer ✔Nontoxic, odorless, colorless and an odor is
added for detection.
Heaved than air, burns and ignites easily
Stored as a liquid
Hazmat DOT for Propane - correct answer ✔Based off for the March 23,
2003 DOT law
Pick the shortage route
Plan rest stops
Provide a 24 hour contact number
Avoid high population areas, bridges and tunnels
Keep secured and locked
Always have the proper paperwork
Hiring employees - correct answer ✔Look for employment gaps
Frequent job changes
Check reference
Check all addresses
Criminal background check
Interview
Propane tanks - correct 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 - correct answer ✔Caused by:
Broken valves
Piping failure
Damaged hose
Damaged container component
Propane emergency - correct 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 - correct answer ✔When release into the air it can
expand up to 270 times
Cylinder sizes - correct answer ✔1 pound camp stove
20 pound grill
Horizontal non forklift
30 pound camper
33.5 pound forklift
100 pound larger portable
Aluminum cylinder - correct answer ✔Light weight, corrosion resistant
Steele cylinder - correct answer ✔Most common, heavier and prone to
corrosion