Program Description

This program covers the specific hazards related to propane used in roofing applications. It provides participants with information on how to safely connect, disconnect, and activate propane torches and kettles in accordance with Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) requirements. The training card has a 3 year expiry.

Program Content

• Where propane is found in roofing
• Three properties of propane
• The hazards of working with propane
• The hazards of working with torches, kettles, direct-fired kettles, oil-bath kettles, and tankers

Who Should Attend?

Anyone in the roofing industry who may work with propane.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Personal Protective Equipment / What to Bring

Each participant is expected to bring their own CSA-approved head, foot, and eye protection as well as neoprene gloves. Participants will also be required to wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants and be dressed for outdoor activity. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and clothing.

Participants need to have valid photo I.D. to confirm registration.

Learning Evaluation

The participant must meet both of the following evaluation requirements in order to obtain a certificate of completion for this program:

1. Demonstrate the proper method of handling a propane cylinder.
Demonstrate the proper method to manifold two cylinders together.
Demonstrate the proper procedure for connecting, activating and de-activating propane torches, burners and kettles down a burner and a torch.

2. The multiple choice knowledge evaluation (post-test) must be completed and submitted to the instructor. The pass/fail criteria is 75%.

Participant Course Evaluation

At the end of the training, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate and provide comments about the training they received.