Propane is a commonly used in construction for powering equipment as well as space heating and heating or melting materials. The use of propane in the workplace poses hazards that need to be controlled to ensure the safety of everyone in the workplace.

Propane in Construction

The Propane in Construction training program is designed to provide the information and hands-on practice necessary for construction workers to be able to safely connect, activate, and disconnect propane-powered construction heaters and hand-held torches of less than 400,000 Btu/h.

Duration

3-4 hours

Course Topics

Characteristics of propane
Hazards
Personal protective equipment
First aid measures
Propane fire safety
Inspection of propane tanks
Safe handling
Transporting propane tanks
Proper storage of propane tanks
Connection, activation, and disconnection of heaters and torches of less than 400,000 Btu/h

Who Requires this Training

This training is aimed at workers who are required to connect, activate, or disconnect propane construction heaters or hand-held torches of less than 400,000 Btu/h.

Legislation

This course satisfies the regulatory requirements of the most current CAN/CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code and the CAN/CSA-B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code.

Course Benefits

This training equips participants to safely operate propane construction heaters and torches of less than 400,000 Btu/h.

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Propane in Construction

Propane is a commonly used in construction for powering equipment as well as space heating and heating or melting materials. The use of propane in the workplace poses hazards that need to be controlled to ensure the safety of everyone in the workplace.