Dispensing Propane Safely

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NEW: Identify, Reduce, and Control Static Electricity Hazards at Propane Facilities

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 Available

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 Presentation

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 Presentation

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.