Critical Safety Training Requirements to Stay Compliant & Reduce Risk
Maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and ensuring teams are properly equipped to meet regulatory requirements are some of the most important responsibilities of a propane marketer. Safety training and companywide communication are essential for maintaining compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration, and state regulatory requirements.
Below, we discuss commonly overlooked safety training requirements that can keep your company compliant and reduce regulatory risk.
6 Propane Safety Training Requirements Not to Overlook
1. Cathodic Protection Testing
Does your cathodic process stack up? The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 58 requires routine cathodic testing for underground propane tanks 2011 and newer, so it’s necessary to be aware of how to meet specific code requirements efficiently.
2. Hands-On Field Training
Hands-on field training provides a unique opportunity for a trainer to visit your company location and build rapport with your field team. Work field training into your safety training regimen this year to maximize your training time and help technicians and drivers gain a deeper level of understanding.
3. Driver Ride-Along Training
Driver ride-along training allows safety experts to ride along in the bobtail of a working driver or technician and analyze their performance. Customer installation audits teach field employees what to look for and identify hazards and code deficiencies while delivering safely. Time in the field with a professional safety trainer fosters an environment in which mistakes and issues can present themselves and be corrected, and it doesn’t take away from their time on the road.
4. Hazardous Materials Handling (HAZMAT)
New employees must be fully trained in DOT HAZMAT requirements within 90 days of employment and before they begin working independently. Existing employees must complete recurrent safety training every three years or when a job function changes.
5. Job-Specific Propane Safety Training
Job-specific training allows for customized training based on what an individual may or may not be doing, such as DOT cylinder requalification, crane training, monthly meter creep tests, loading bobtails, and cathodic testing.
6. Crane Training
Not to be confused with a hoisting license, this training shares important safety information with employees, such as safety features, operating procedures, rigging materials, and load chart deciphering.
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Schedule Critical Safety Training with Us Today
It’s a smart decision to outsource training to full-time compliance experts, like the team at P3, who are familiar and comfortable with federal guidelines as well as requirements in your jurisdiction. Contact us to get critical safety training from our team to keep your company safe and compliant. Training spots fill up rapidly over the summer, so reach out ASAP to reserve your spot in our trainers’ calendars.