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NEW: Identify, Reduce, and Control Static Electricity Hazards at Propane FacilitiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/21/2008 9:22 AM

To access the Static Electricity in the Propane Industry booklet please click here.

 

Research has shown that static electricity generated at propane facilities can have serious consequences.  Fortunately, the remediation of risk is manageable from an economical and human resources stand point.

 

In an effort to assist the industry to gain a better understanding of this issue, PERC has developed a booklet, Static Electricity in the Propane Industry, to inform propane industry professionals, facility managers, company safety officials, and other responsible employees of lessons learned and information gained from research on the ignition hazards of static electricity in the propane industry. The approach is a practical one, citing science and technology where necessary.

 According to PERC’s Safety & Training Advisory Committee (STAC) Chairman, Mike Walters, AmeriGas Propane, Valley Forge, PA,  “The objective of the booklet is to, equip readers with the knowledge and tools to evaluate their facility for static electrical hazards, implement remediation or mitigation actions; facilitate appropriate training/instruction for all applicable employees”.

This booklet provides a basic understanding of static electricity, its sources, common threats, and strategies that can/should be used to reduce the risk of unwanted ignition.  The sources of static electricity are varied.  It also identifies common static threats that may be present at propane handling facilities.

NEW: Got Cathodic Protection? New Program Now AvailableUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/28/2008 3:41 PM

To download the Cathodic Protection manual please click here. 

With the demand for placing propane tanks underground, the industry’s need for information on how to safeguard those tanks from corrosion has increased. Fortunately, a new Cathodic Protection program is now available for all propane marketers.

 
This program contains training materials for propane technicians who install residential and small commercial underground ASME tanks and piping. It provides basic knowledge and requirements for the technician to properly and efficiently provide cathodic protection for underground steel ASME tanks and piping from corrosion. The program also includes a quiz with answer key and a skills evaluation form.
 
The Cathodic Protection program is also available through the Propane Resource Catalog (www.propanecatalog.com or 1-866-905-1075):
 
Cathodic Protection CD & DVD Kit (item #003715 -/$9.00 each)
 
Cathodic Protection Manual & DVD Kit (item #003710 /$14.00 each)
 
 
For more information, contact PERC’s Stuart Flatow at (202) 452-8975 or stuart.flatow@propanecouncil.org
Gas Check and CETP Webinar Power Point PresentationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/25/2008 2:29 PM
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PERC Webinar. For your reference, please click here to download the entire presentation.
 
It is a large document, so please allow it a few moments to download. 
 
Propane Emergencies Webinar Power Point PresentationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/1/2008 9:18 AM
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PERC Propane Emergencies Webinar. For your reference, please click here to download the entire presentation.
 
It is a large document, so please allow it a few moments to download.
Contact Us 

You can reach us by sending an email to vincent.sibilia@propanecouncil.org

Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday

Street location:  1140 Connecticut Avenue NW.  Washington, DC 20036

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Our Mission

Providing leadership, vision, and resources to ongoing safety and training efforts is one of the most important and challenges confronting the propane industry. From across the nation propane professionals  have come together to guide and support the industry's efforts to achieve the  industry's vision of establishing a high public confidence in the safety and value of propane that include such strategies as:

  • Education and Training
  • Leadership Resources
  • Communication
  • Information Technologies

The Internet provides a cost-effective, intelligent, interactive, fast, and widely accessible platform for the advancement of consensus and performance regarding safety and training within the propane industry. The development of Internet-based support for a comprehensive portfolio of strategic activities, therefore, is a top priority. With the outstanding vision of the men and women who work in and serve the propane industry, this website will evolve into a world-class online resource that will support the industry's stated vision.

As a clean, high-energy fuel with low impact, growing application and increasing preference, the health and safety of propane workers, consumers, and the general public are of paramount importance to the propane industry.  

The propane industry envisions that, by 2010, propane's exemplary safety record will be recognized as a major industry asset and a catalyst for increased consumer confidence and benefit. This website provides resources to industry members and safety-responders that facilitate the industry's efforts to reduce accidents and incidents, improve safety awareness, enhance the propane workforce, improve regulatory confidence and provide industry and externals with resources to increase consumer confidence. 70 or more distinct activities have been identified as part of a comprehensive safety and training strategy and all these activities will eventually be reflected in this evolving website.

Over 18 billion gallons of propane was sold by approximately 4,000 companies in the United States in 1997. The industry has recognized an important role for this website: This website will provide a high level of support in the industry's efforts to define and achieve safe propane practices and methodologies. The result will provide far-reaching benefit to industry, regulators, emergency services, consumers, and the public.