Transcript Forktruck LP Gas Safety

Forktruck LP Gas Safety
Objectives
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Review OSHA’s regulations.
Outline the hazards of Liquefied
Petroleum gas.
Understand the proper method of
changing an LP tank and safety
precautions to follow.
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29 CFR 1910.178(f)(2)
“The storage and handling of Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Fuel shall be in
accordance with NFPA storage and
handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gasses.” (NFPA No. 58-1969)
Hazards Associated With
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
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Flammable gas - Fire and Explosion.
Cryogenic liquid – Very cold – possible
freezer burns/frostbite to skin.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP)
/Propane
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A derivative of natural gas.
Heavier than air. Stays near the ground.
Flammable in nature. (Flashpoint of -1560F)
Explosive mixture at 2.15 – 9.60% by volume
of air.
Odorless by nature. (Odor is added during
processing to enable detection of leaks.)
Fire Precautions When
Working With LP tanks
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Do not smoke in or around LP tanks or tank
filling operations/areas.
No open flames, sparks or electric arcs near LP
tanks or tank filling areas. Fill LP Tanks in a
well ventilated area to prevent the build up of
LP gas vapors.
Do not strike the sides of LP tanks with any
spark producing item.
Keep tools and other metallic objects away
from LP tanks.
Have a charged ABC dry chemical fire
extinguisher in filling areas.
LP Gas Safety
Hazards
PPE Requirements
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Safety Glasses.
Rubber or Leather
Gloves.
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Under pressure
Flammable in gas
form.
Contact with liquid
causes burns similar
to frostbite.
Irritating to eyes.
Colorless vapor
Procedures to safely change
an LP Tank
Wear safety glasses and rubber or leather
gloves
Removing an LP tank
Close the valve on the tank.
2.) Loosen the hose from the tank slowly,
allowing pressure to bleed off.
3.) Release securing clamp on tank.
4.) Remove the tank from the fork truck,
ensuring it does not strike anything.
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Procedures to safely change
an LP Tank (cont.)
Wear safety glasses and rubber or leather
gloves
Re–installing an LP Tank
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Lift the tank onto the forktruck, ensuring it does
not strike anything.
Secure the tank to the truck.
Check the fuel line hose connection to ensure the
rubber O-Ring is present, in good condition and
properly seated.
Connect fuel line hose to LP tank.
Open valve slowly, listening/smelling for leaks.
Special Procedures
If a hose is leaking, turn off tank valve,
slowly unscrew the hose line to bleed
off pressure and then disconnect.
Check the condition of the O-Ring as
before. Re-connect fuel line hose to LP
Tank and open valve slowly.
If leaking continues, shut off the tank
valve, disconnect the fuel hose line and
notify automotive.
LP Fuel Tank Safety
Know the Hazards
Use the required PPE
No Open Flame