Intro to 3.5

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Performing Cargo Tank Product Transfers
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• Consult local jurisdictions for applicable
  codes, standard
• and legal requirements
• This material is not an exhaustive treatment of
  the subject
• and does not preclude other procedures to
  enhance safe
• LP-gas operations
• This publication is not intended nor should it
  be construed
• to
• Set forth procedures which are the general custom
  or
• practice in the propane industry
• Establish the legal standards of care owed by
• propane distributors to their customers
• Prevent the reader from using different methods
  to
• implement applicable codes, standards or legal
  require-
• ments.

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• This training material was designed to be used
  as a
• resource only and does not replace federal,
  state, local,
• or company safety rules.
• The user of this material is solely responsible
  for the
• method of implementation.
• The Propane Education and Research Council, the
• National Propane Gas Association and Industrial
  Training
• Services, Inc. assume no liability for reliance
  on the
• contents of this training material.
• Issuance of this material is not intended to nor
  should it be
• construed as an undertaking to perform services
  on be-
• half of any party either for their protection or
  for the
• protection of third parties.

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Propane transfer operations involve moving
product from one storage container to another.
Transfer procedures and methods will vary based
upon the type of container involved, container
design and construction and location of the
container. Therefore, it is very important to
follow the proper safety practices during a
propane transfer operation, including the use of
PPE.

• In this module you will learn to identify
• Hazards associated with handling and transferring
  propane
• Personal protective equipment used in
  transferring propane

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Hazards Associated With Propane Transfer

• OSHA safety standards for employees and
  recognized safety principles, call for
  identifying and using personal protective
  equipment (PPE) when the hazards associated with
  a task or operation cannot be eliminated or fully
  controlled through the use of
• Processes engineering, and/or
• Process management controls

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Hazards Associated With Propane Transfer

• Hazards associated with the handling and transfer
  of propane are
• Chemical hazards
• Propane is highly flammable and presents risk
  of fire.
• Although not toxic, under certain conditions,
  it can present a danger by displacing oxygen
  required for breathing.
• Methanol, which may be used in the transfer
  operation, is toxic.
• Electrical Hazards Prevention of ignition is
  accomplished by the installation of properly
  selected electrical equipment and wiring.
  Electrical wiring must be installed in accordance
  with NFPA 70.

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Hazards Associated With Propane Transfer
Mechanical hazards Propane is stored and
transferred under pressurefailure of transfer
equipment can result in exposure to transfer
hose whipping, flying parts, or propelled
product under pressure. Temperature hazards
Exposure of bodily tissues to liquid propane
results in a refrigerating effect, causing
immediate freezing of tissues with symptoms
similar to extreme frostbite.
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PPE Used During Propane Transfer
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PPE Used During Propane Transfer
Hand Protection Proper fit of protective gloves
is important because they should not be overly
tight-fitting and should be easy to remove if
they become filled or saturated with liquid
propane. Foot Protection Safety shoes may be
required for propane cylinder delivery personnel
and service technicians since they provide
protection when handling heavy cylinders,
equipment and materials . Head Protection Hard
hats may be mandatory when making propane
deliveries at construction sites.
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PPE Used During Propane Transfer
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PPE Used During Propane Transfer
Hearing Protection
Figure 3. Ear Plugs
Figure 4. Acoustical Ear Muff Attachment on
Hard Hat
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PPE Used During Propane Transfer
Hearing Protection
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PPE Used During Propane Transfer
Work Clothing for Working with Flammables and
Combustibles

• Clothing made of natural fiber such as cotton or
  wool may provide more protection in the event of
  fire than do non-flame retardant synthetic
  fibers.
• Long-sleeved shirts and jackets provide more
  protection than short-sleeved garments.
• Some manufacturers of work clothing and outer
  garments sew warning labels into their outerwear
  to identify fabrics not considered suitable for
  work around flammables.
• Some gas processors require transport drivers
  and loading operators to wear flame retardant
  jump suits when making product transfers within
  their facilities.

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Time to See If You Got the Key Points of This
Module

• Complete the Review on page 4.
• See if you are ready for the Certification Exam
  by checking off the performance criteria on page
  5.

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