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FHM TRAINING TOOLS

FHM TRAINING TOOLS. This training presentation is part of FHM’s commitment to creating and keeping safe workplaces. Be sure to check out all the training programs that are specific to your industry. . Temporary Heaters. Propane Safety. Temporary Heaters. Circulating air type heater:

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FHM TRAINING TOOLS

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  1. FHM TRAINING TOOLS This training presentation is part of FHM’s commitment to creating and keeping safe workplaces. Be sure to check out all the training programs that are specific to your industry.

  2. Temporary Heaters Propane Safety

  3. Temporary Heaters • Circulating air type heater: • maintain 12” clearance on both sides & rear

  4. Temporary Heaters • At least 10’ from tarps, canvas or similar coverings • Set level on non-combustible surface

  5. Temporary Heaters • Locate heater at least 6’ from LPG bottle • Heater blower not directed toward bottle within 20’

  6. Temporary Heaters • LPG containers shall sit on level substantial surface • Tie cylinder in upright position if necessary

  7. Temporary Heaters • Supply fresh air • Use fans if necessary

  8. Temporary Heaters

  9. Propane & Temp Heaters • Frost on tank means • drawing too much vapor • reduced fuel flow • Don’t lay cylinder on side • Don’t change regulator setting to increase fuel flow

  10. Temporary Heaters • Carbon Monoxide • odor/colorless • 55 PPM max. exposure* • Carbon Dioxide • odor/colorless • 5,000 PPM

  11. Propane • For every 100,000 BTUs, use one 100 lb. tank • Separate heaters by 20’ • Max. 3 bottles (300 lbs.) per heater

  12. Propane • Manifolds • don’t use copper, they leak! • Use only LPG or LP-Gas rated rubber hoses • No auto-type hose clamps • Test connections for leaks

  13. Propane • Cylinder connectors should have flame-loss device to shut-off fuel if pilot light or flame goes out

  14. Propane • TANKS • valve-end up while in use • place away from heaters, electrical panels, slag, flames, etc.

  15. Propane • Don’t take into confined spaces • Gas is heavier than air • Expands at 1:270 ratio • displaces oxygen

  16. Propane • Do not store inside buildings or “gangboxes”

  17. Propane • Protect tanks from damage

  18. Propane • At least one, 20-B:C fire extinguisher per storage area • 501 lbs.>, 10’ from building*

  19. Propane • 1,000 OR > pounds = • DOT placards • Bill of Lading • CDL, 21 years old, speak & read English

  20. Natural Gas • Flex hose not to exceed 25’ • Leak test all connections • All connections have pull strength of 400 lb. • Flame-loss device

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