Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 13 - PROPANE AND LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Subchapter A - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Section 13.40 - Training programs for authorized attendants

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 13.40

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) An individual shall satisfactorily complete a Department-approved training program to become an authorized attendant to transfer LPG.

(b) Programs must include training on the following:

(1) Physical properties and combustion characteristics of propane.

(2) Propane industry standards, safety codes and regulations.

(3) Basic parts of propane tanks, cylinders and bulk storage installations.

(4) Proper use of safety and protective equipment.

(5) Maintenance of safe working environment.

(c) Programs for attendants who will deliver LPG must include the following training in addition to the training enumerated in subsection (b):

(1) Proper inspection, maintenance and operation of bulk propane delivery vehicles.

(2) Proper inspection and filling of propane storage containers.

(3) Proper delivery of propane, including exchange and filling of LPG containers.

(d) Programs for attendants who are employed in bulk plant operations must include the following training in addition to the training enumerated in subsection (b):

(1) Identification and installation of valves in propane storage containers.

(2) Identification and installation of gauges in propane storage containers.

(3) Safe removal of propane from tanks and cylinders at the plant and at the container site.

(4) Inspection, maintenance and filling of propane tanks and cylinders at the plant and at the container site.

(5) Proper unloading of propane transports and rail cars, if the employee is responsible for this activity.

The provisions of this §13.40 issued under section 16 of the Propane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act (35 P. S. § 1329.16).

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 13.41 (relating to training program approval).

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