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PROPANE SAFETY This easy-to-use Leader's Guide is provided to assist in conducting a successful presentation. Featured are: INTRODUCTION:A brief descriptidn of the program and the subject that it addresses. PROGRAM OUTLINE: Summarizes the program content. If the program outline is discussed before the video is presented,the entire program will be more meaningful and successful. PREPARING FOR AND CONDUCTING THE PRESENTATION: These sections will help you set up the training environment, help you relate the program to site-specific incidents, and provide program objectives for focusing your presentation. REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Questions may be copied and given to participants to document how well they understood the information that was presented. Answers to the review questions are provided separately. ATTENDANCE RECORD: Document the date of your presentation as well as identify the program participants. The attendance record may be copied as needed. INTRODUCTION Propane gas is the most widely used Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the United States. It has been a common fuel in homes and businesses since the 1920's. The value of propane is immeasurable because it is used extensively in.fueling forklifts in most American industries. It is also clean-burning and easily maintained. While propane is quite beneficial,it is also highly flammable and must be handled safely. This program provides the viewer with an understanding of the properties of propane as well as safety and health precautions. Safe refueling procedures are also detailed in the video. PROGRAM OUTLINE PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPANE • Propane burns cleanly,has a high heat value and has a high octane rating. • In its natural state, propane is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous. A pungent chemical compound is often added so it can be detected by smell. • Propane is heavier than air and can accumulate in low lying areas. • Propane can become an asphyxiant when its vapors reduce the amount of breathable air in a confined space. • Propane presents a freeze burn hazard if its cold liquid contacts unprotected skin. • Escaping propane can create a fire and explosion hazard. • Wear safety glasses and a full face shield when working with propane tanks and cylinders. • Consult the MSDS on propane for more information about its properties, handling precautions and safety considerations.