propane

1. info

1.1. expansion rate 1 to 270

1.2. vapor is heavier than air 1.5 time

1.3. mercaptan smell (rotten eggs)

1.4. propane tourch can rich over 2000 degrees farenheit

1.5. all propane and burn system need a functional regulator

1.6. tanks most be labeled with WHMS a information tag (1075)

1.7. vapor tanks most be female left hand thread

1.8. liquid tanks mos be male left hand thread

1.9. expired tanks can be recertified with a certified technitian

1.10. boiling point is at -44 farenheid

1.11. cylinders most be made of aluminium, stell or compound

1.12. tanks can only be fill to 80%

2. dangers

2.1. Liquid propane gas leaks can cause serious fires and explosions.

2.2. if is in contact with your skin will cause freeze burn

3. safety

3.1. wear PPE

3.2. pre inspection of equipment

3.3. tipe B extiguishers are the most common for roofing

3.4. soapy water to check leaks

3.5. keep distance 10 feet from kettle

3.6. 25 feet away from kettle when is storaged

3.7. valve fully opened when is in use

3.8. 1 extinguisher per tourch

3.9. never apply fire to propane cylinder to increase preasure

4. transport (dangerous good)

4.1. vertical and secured

4.2. non enclouse truck

4.3. 5 tanks or 1100 pounds maximun if theres no certified driver

4.4. do not hoist by the collars

5. operational

5.1. All propane and burner systems must be provided with a functional regulator

5.2. only use striker

5.3. only use in ventilated area

5.4. valve fully opened when is in use

5.5. If the gas flow cannot be shut off when shut off close the valve safely allow the gas to burn