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safety & education
here are several new developments this
fall from PERC including two new train-
ing programs for installing cylinders and
Tagricultural safety, as well as a new guide
for propane mowers. Continue reading to learn
more about these training opportunities.
Installing Propane Containers Program Now
Available
A new program is now available in The
Learning Center—Installing Propane Containers.
The goal of the program is to help learners deter-
mine the factors that must be considered and ac- NEW Safety Guide for Propane Mowers
tivities that must be performed to install propane PERC recently released a new safety guide
storage containers. The program consists of four focused on propane mowers to ensure that ev-
modules and should be taken by any employees eryone using propane-powered mowers remains
who are involved in installing propane containers safe during use and when refueling. The guide
at residential, commercial, or industrial locations. provides information on the different types of
The program will also demonstrate the steps to: fueling and cylinders and how to store and change
• Install stationary & exchange propane con- cylinders. Download the guide, familiarize yourself
tainers up to 125 gal w.c. with the content, and share it with customers that
use, or are looking to purchase, propane mowers.
• Install AG & UG ASME tanks greater than
125-gallon w.c. up to 2,000 gal w.c. SAVE THE DATE: 2024 National Propane Educa-
• Install AG & UG ASME tanks over 2,000 gal tion & Training Conference
w.c. The 2024 National Propane Education &
Training Conference will be held February 21-22
Agriculture Safety Training
at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel. The
As we head into the winter months, it’s a conference is for propane professionals with an
good time to remind your employees about the interest in industry-specific educational methods
agriculture safety resources available from PERC and resources. This year’s conference features
and ensure they’re sharing that information with two tracks: Education and Safety & Compliance,
their ag customers to keep them safe when using plus a CEU-Qualified Instructor training session.
propane around their operation. By attending the CEU-Qualified Instructor training
Below are three resources to share with your session, and successfully completing the entire
employees. course, participants will be eligible to award CEUs
when delivering in-person training for IACET
1. Review the Consumer Safety Education: Agri-
culture module. eligible courses. There will be conference sessions
on using VR in classrooms, code updates, fire
2. View the Safety Minute Video for quick re- safety analysis and disposal/off-gassing of propane
minders about safety on ag operations. containers, Learning Center Admin training, work-
3. Download the Propane Safety on the Farm shops on using the new learning paths, and more.
guide. Watch for more details and registration informa-
tion coming soon.■
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