Propane Emergencies

ASP503 – 40.00 Hours

Currently there are no scheduled classes for this course. However, in some cases a course can be scheduled to meet your organization’s specific needs. For more information about this course or to schedule a class, please contact Emergency Services Training Institute at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This is a standalone course aimed at any personnel who may be responsible for the safe handling of Liquid Propane (LP) gas emergencies.

This course satisfies all the requirements for a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Propane Specialist as specified by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 472.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants Must Provide

  • a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.

Course Attire / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    Attendance Requirements

    Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

    Topics

    • Damage Assessment
    • Handling liquid and vapor gas propane leaks
    • Propane truck rollover incident and uprighting
    • Pullaway Accidents
    • Railroad car accident
    • Recognition of various LP gas tanks and equipment
    • Transport Fires

    Suggested Audience

    This course is directed toward emergency responders, plant fire brigades, propane marketers and personnel, law enforcement, incident commanders, hazardous material responders, and propane transport companies.

    Other Information

    Registration Requirements

    Annual Schools require that you use the online registration system. If you are using a Purchase Order (including H.B. 2604 voucher) please place the number in the PO field for payment. Please know we must have a copy of the PO or voucher within 48 hours of your registration or you will be canceled out of the class.

    Late Registration

    The full rate will be applied after the early-bird registration deadline.

    Contact Information

    Jeff Rhoads

    Training Manager
    Phone: (866) 878-8900
    Email: [email protected]

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