Training Defined

So what does the term “training” really mean within the context of the propane industry? As a general rule, we usually think of training as an event where an individual learns the skills required to conduct job-specific tasks safely. The student attends a training course, passes a written exam and has their newly acquired skills verified in a hands-on evaluation conducted by an authorized instructor.

The process of getting propane from the refinery into the customer’s storage container involves many tasks which must be conducted by skilled individuals. Over the years, industry has worked closely with the enforcing authorities to define job-specific training requirements. As a result, there are many recognized training programs available to assist propane retailers and transporters in ensuring their employees acquire the necessary skills. Fortunately, many of the skills can be acquired through training courses with durations of one day or less. The resulting ROT certificates expire three years following the training, and the enforcing authorities require students to recertify.

Theory Training versus Skills Training

It’s important to remember there are two primary categories of training – theory training and skills training. With theory training, the student gains knowledge about specific topics and a variety of methods can be used to transfer knowledge to the student. With skills training, the student must learn the specific steps to complete a task, see demonstrations of the correct procedures, practice doing it themselves under the supervision of a qualified person and then successfully demonstrate their ability to complete the task on their own. There are a variety of delivery methods which can be deployed to support the learning process.

Effective Training Starts with a Training Plan

Training Plan - shutterstock_179094581A Training Plan is required to identify the training each job function requires, identifies which job functions require what training, tracks which employees have and have not received the necessary training and provides notification when a certificate or Record of Training is to expire so retraining can be scheduled. Also, the Training Plan addresses Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) for qualifications, which involves the assessment of any existing relevant skills and qualifications. Finally, the Training Plan outlines who will deliver the training, the best method of training delivery, and when and where the trainee needs to go to receive the structured component of the training.

Many organizations use internal Learning Management Systems to track these details.

The Training Plan must identify:

  • the knowledge and skills to be obtained;
  • the time-frame for achieving the knowledge and skills;
  • the training to be undertaken;
  • the delivery modes to be employed;
  • the details (when, how and how much) of the time allocated outside routine work duties is for off-the-job training;
  • who is responsible for the delivery of training and the assessment of the knowledge and skills;
  • the arrangements required to conduct the training and assessment;
  • what document will serve as the Record of Training;
  • which skills require retraining; and
  • how skills or knowledge will be updated if underlying regulation, instructions or equipment changes during the currency of an existing Record of Training.

 

Training Delivery Methods

There are a variety of delivery methods used within the propane industry to provide employees with the training they require. Some methods are more effective than others in achieving the various learning objectives. During the design phase of the Training Plan, the different methods are examined to determine their appropriateness for the learning objectives. Once the best methods are determined, they are applied to the training plan in the development phase.

Classroom Instruction
Classroom - shutterstock_268380425Traditional classroom instruction continues to be the primary teaching method of choice within the propane industry. Students can be scheduled to attend planning courses conducted by qualified individuals. Theory training is addressed in the classroom while skills demonstration, practice, and validation occur outside with the equipment students will use in their job functions. Classroom instruction is provided by individuals who have been trained on how to conduct effective classroom instruction and how to train adults. When delivered by a skilled instructor, classroom training is extremely effective. However, timing, geographic location, and urgency of training may require other methods. When it comes to propane handling skills, the Authorities Having Jurisdiction also prefer classroom instruction since content and instructor skills can be prescribed and evaluated.

1-on-1 Instruction
Often, the quickest way to get a new hire trained is to provide 1-on-1 instruction, which is highly effective when the person (often the immediate supervisor) is already a skilled instructor and can impart years of experience to the instruction. So long as the prescribed materials are fully covered, and the evaluation of the student (both with a written exam and hands-on skills evaluation) meet the criteria of both the curriculum provider and the Authority Having Jurisdiction, then this method can be very effective.

Self-Study
When we refer to self-study, we are referring to the student reviewing the theory outside of the formal training event. Providing the student with access to the course materials before training can reduce the time required in the classroom since the theory training becomes more of a review. Self-study is also an excellent way for the student to become familiar with the theory before participating in 1-on-1 instruction.

When it comes to safely handling propane, it is critical to remember there is no such thing as self-teach.

The student must learn the theory behind the skills AND see a demonstration of the skills, practice them, and be properly evaluated by an approved instructor. In other words, self-study supports rather than replaces classroom or 1-on-1 training.

E-Learning
e-learning - shutterstock_254036860Many companies have embraced the technology of e-learning. It can be an excellent method of imparting theory training. E-learning is a particularly effective way of providing instruction in cases where the content focuses on awareness of topics. Well designed e-learning can test the student’s understanding throughout the process and provide the venue for successful completion of the written exam. However, e-learning cannot provide the proper environment for hands-on skills review, practice, and evaluation.

When it comes to training for propane handling, the cost of training is higher when using e-learning since a qualified instructor is still required to conduct the demonstration, provide the environment for the student to practice skills and facilitate the skills evaluation. Also, some provincial Authorities Having Jurisdiction have expressed concerns about this method and, as a result, do not fully endorse e-learning. It’s worth noting that in some jurisdictions, provincial regulators responsible for OH&S training have revoked approval of some e-learning programs that were previously approved.

On-the-Job Training
The on-the-job training method takes place in a normal working situation, using the actual tools, equipment, documents or materials that trainees will use when fully trained. On-the-job training has a general reputation as most effective for vocational work. It involves employee training at the place of work while he or she is doing the actual job.

On the job training is a critical component of the overall development of the student’s knowledge and skills to perform more complex work, such as loading and delivery of bulk propane by cargo liner or bulk truck. On-the-job training is an extremely effective way to impart theory and skills before the formal training and evaluation, and can serve to support continued skills refinement following training.

Fuels Learning Centre Supports the Entire Training Process

The Fuels Learning Centre currently offers seventeen training programs related to the safe handling of propane with several more in production. We provide materials to be used in traditional classroom environments as well as self-study. Our companion PowerPoint presentations can be loaded on a mobile device to support 1-on-1 learning or used in the classroom. Our detailed Instructor’s Guides show our qualified instructors how to modify the training to include corporate procedures and adjust for regional regulatory requirements. We work with our clients to help develop customized Learning Plans to use both our off-the-shelf training as well as custom curriculum.

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TDG Training Requirements

This article, related to TDG Training Requirements, first appeared in the 2016 Mar/Apr edition of Propane Canada Magazine.

1075 PlacardThis article addresses some of the questions posed to us at Fuels Learning Centre with respect to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training requirements.  While the TDG training requirements have been in place for many years it does not hurt to occasionally review and discuss the TDG training needs of the propane industry.

TDG Training Basics

Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations provides the regulatory requirements for training for persons who, handles, offers for transport or transports propane must be trained in those functions.  Transport Canada (TC) has published guidelines that are intend-ed to help employers determine which employees should be trained and what should be included in the training.

How to train employees is not mentioned in the regulations.  Training may be done through a combination of formal “in-class” training, on-the-job training, and extensive work experience. It is up to the employer to decide.

Training Certificate

The employer must provide an employee with a Training Certificate as proof of training indicating the specific training an individual has received.  Self-employed individuals must also determine if they are adequately trained and issue them-selves a training certificate.

I would encourage employers and those who are self-employed to visit the TC website to ensure that you are complying with all of the training requirements.

No Requirement for Training if Under Direct Supervision

The TDG Regulations do not require a person to be trained to handle, offer for transport, and transport propane as long as they are doing so under the direct supervision of a trained person.

The key to understanding this requirement is the words “direct supervision”.  Neither the TDG Act nor Regulations define “direct supervision”.  In cases as this where the regulatory requirements do not define a term we look for other published definitions.

For example, Ontario Regulation 215/01 Fuel Industry Certificates defines “Direct Supervision” to mean “the supervision provided by a supervising certificate holder who is on site in close proximity to a trainee and is available to assist and supervise the trainee”.

Another definition is provided by a Legal Definitions website, which states; “Direct Supervision generally means to be physically present, or within an immediate distance, such as on the same floor, and available to respond to the needs of something or someone”.

As you can see the industry best practice, in this case, is to ensure that the person providing the direct supervision is present or in close proximity to the person under supervision.

One thing to remember is that if you are providing “Direct Supervision” to a person, you are responsible and accountable for that person’s actions.  If there is an incident and it is shown that the person under your direct supervision was not properly supervised, you were away from the transfer facility or not in the cab of the truck, you can and will be the one held responsible.  It is therefore in the supervisors and the employee’s best interest that the employee is properly trained and is the holder of a Training Certificate.

Training Organizations

While the TDG Directorate maintains a listing of organizations which provide dangerous goods training, the Directorate does not examine or certify any of the courses offered and the listing of organizations does not imply endorsement or approval of the training offered by Transport Canada.

Focused Training

Some employees may only need training in the aspects of the regulations that are directly related to their work.  If a tank truck, cargo liner or cylinder delivery vehicle is loaded by a plant person, then that plant person may only need specific training in relation to the offering for transport and handling of propane.  Conversely, a driver who drives the truck will require training in transporting and for unloading, handling.  In this situation, it is the employers’ responsibility to deter-mine what constitutes adequate training for their employees.

To make it simpler for employers to determine what TDG training an employee requires, Fuels Learning Centre embeds the necessary TDG training requirement in our cylinder/automobile filling, tank truck, cargo liner and cylinder delivery training modules so there is no need for persons performing those functions to take an additional TDG training program and no guess work on the part of the employer on whether the employee received the correct training.

An employer can feel comfortable that the employee has received the correct TDG training and issue a TDG Training Certificate to each student who successfully passes the training module.  Also by embedding the necessary TDG training within the training modules saves time and money.

Handlers, Offerers, and Transporters of Propane

Regulations stipulate that no person shall import, offer for transport, handle or transport propane unless the person complies with all safety and security requirements, the propane is accompanied by the required documentation, and that the means of containment and transport vehicle used comply with all safety standards and display all safety marks required by regulation.

The responsibility for compliance falls on multiple parties, although there are three primary categories of people who work with propane depending on their specific job functions.

Handlers of Propane
Handling refers to loading and unloading propane into a means of containment for the purpose of transporting it or storing the propane in the course of transportation.  Therefore, handlers of propane are individuals who transfer propane from one container to another, handle pro-pane containers and operate bulk delivery vehicles.  This would include, but is not limited to:

  • workers who fill propane cylinders and auto propane tanks at refilling centres;
  • bulk truck drivers who fill their bulk trucks from the refinery or storage and deliver propane to end-use customers; and
  • refinery workers who load propane into rail cars for shipment.

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Offerer of Propane for Transport
The person who offers for transport is the person who, for propane not in transport, selects or allows the selection of a carrier to transport the propane, to prepare or allow the preparation of the propane so that a carrier can take possession of the propane for transport or to allow a carrier to take possession of the propane in transport.  The offerer of propane is also referred to as the consignor.
The offerer of propane is generally a corporate entity.  Outside of handling and transporting propane shipments, the offerer carries primary responsibilities for the classification of propane, appro-priate documentation and emergency and security planning.  Some of the individuals who are responsible for these primary responsibilities include:

  • Individuals who classify propane and provide proof of classification;
  • Individuals who obtain or prepare Safety Data Sheets for distribution to carriers and receivers of propane shipments;
  • Individuals who select a carrier of propane shipments; and
  • Individuals who bill customers for the shipment of propane.

Transporters (Carriers)
This refers to individuals who are in possession of propane while it is in transport.  This would include, but is not limited to:

  • Road transport companies;
  • Rail transport companies
  • Propane retailers;
  • Bulk truck drivers; and
  • Operators of other vehicles carrying propane such as cylinder trucks and crane trucks.

Cargo Liner

Some individuals may fall into more than one of the above three categories and the level of training they require to meet the regulatory requirements depends on the scope of their individual jobs.

Specific TDG Training Requirements

Base Content for All TDG Training
The following items must be included in TDG training and serve as the “base” for TDG training:

  1. Definition of the nine classes of dangerous goods and their associated hazards;
  2. Shipping names, classes, UN numbers and packing groups for the dangerous goods that are normally encountered on the job;
  3. Safety marks such as labels and placards that are used to identify the different classes of dangerous goods that are normally encountered on the job;
  4. Knowledge of the information that must be on a shipping document;
  5. The requirements regarding mixed loads and the need for segregation of incompatible dangerous goods;
  6. The proper selection and use of means of containment for the dangerous goods;
  7. What to do if the shipping documents, placards, labels, other safety marks or means of containment seem inadequate or incorrect;
  8. What constitutes an accidental re-lease and the reporting requirements if an accident happens;
  9. Proper use of all equipment that is used in the handling, offering for transport and/or transportation of dangerous goods; and
  10. Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAP) requirements if a plan is required.

Training for Handlers of Propane
In addition to the standard items required in all TDG training, handlers of propane must also receive training in the following areas:

  1. Types of placards, labels, signs, num-bers and other safety marks, what they mean, and when and where to display them;
  2. A thorough knowledge of the control and emergency features for all handling equipment used in the day-to-day activities of the job;
  3. Safe practices on the loading and stowage of propane;
  4. When to remove placards, UN numbers, and other safety marks;
  5. The proper selection and use of means of containment for propane.

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Training for Offerers of Propane
In addition to the standard items required in all TDG training, offerers (con-signors) of propane must also receive training in the following areas:

  1. All of the requirements required for documentation except for the location and the rail consist;
  2. How to communicate the special instructions and precautions for the handling and/or transporting of propane while on the job;
  3. Types of placards, labels, signs, numbers and other safety marks, what they mean, and when and where to display them;
  4. The proper selection and use of means of containment for propane;
  5. The Emergency Response Assistance Plan requirements (ERAP) if a plan is required.

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Training for Transporters of Propane
In addition to the standard items required in all TDG training, transporters of propane must also receive training in the following items:

  1. Types of placards, labels, signs, numbers and other safety marks, what they mean, and when and where to display them;
  2. The location of the shipping documents and the importance of keeping them accurate;
  3. Requirements for parking, loading and vehicle inspection which may apply.

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Training Required to Fill Cylinders Larger than 46 Litres in Capacity

We have been asked many times about the requirement for TDG training for individuals who fill cylinders at retail filling centres. The 150 kg and 500 kg exemptions in the regulations remove the training requirement, however, the exemption is limited to cylinders up to 46 L in capacity.  The Small Means of Containment exemption does allow for larger cylinders, however, the exemptions only apply to the transport of the propane and not the handling.  Therefore, if your employees are going to be filling cylinders larger than 40 pounds in capacity, they must have TDG training specific to the handling of propane.

Embedding of Specific Training into Training Courses

At Fuels Learning Centre we not only embed the required TDG training but also, dependent on the training module, we embed other specific training requirements a person needs to complete the tasks required for their job.

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For example, a version of our tank truck driver training course includes inspection of propane tanks and pressure relief valves, truck-to-truck transfer requirements specific to each province and directions for how to safely light appliances for fuel outages.

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Fuels Learning Centre Responds to New TSSA Training Requirements

Fuels Learning CentreOn February, 10, 2016, TSSA issued new requirements for a number of training programs used within the propane industry.  While the Fuels Learning Centre applauds the efforts of TSSA to address specific learning outcomes with recognized ROT categories, there are a number of concerns related to the new requirements.  While the Fuels Learning Centre is committed to addressing the updated requirements, the related concerns were expressed in the attached document sent to TSSA on February 18, 2016.

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TSSA Issues New Requirements for Training Related to the Operation of Propane Tank Trucks (PTO)

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TSSA Issues New Requirements for Training Related to Various Functions Container Refill Centres (PPO-3)

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TSSA Issues New Requirements for Training Related to Various Functions Conducted at Propane Bulk Plants (PPO-2)

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TSSA Issues New Requirements for Training Related to the Use of Construction Heaters (CH01 & CH02)

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Incorporating B149 Code Changes Into Daily Operations

This article, related to incorporating B149 code changes into daily operations, first appeared in the 2015 Nov/Dec edition of Propane Canada Magazine.

My last few articles have provided information and discussed the ramifications of the regulatory impact the 2015 editions of the fuels and pressure vessels codes and provincial regulations will have on the propane industry. I like to believe that one of the purposes of these articles is to provide information on the regulatory regime as it develops so that company owners and users of the relevant code and regulations can be proactive rather than being reactive to new requirements.

This got me to thinking that it is great to provide this information but what does a person do with it once they have received it?  If the information ends with the reading of the article and no further steps are taken, then the regulatory impact will result in a non-compliant position subject to the legal means available for enforcement of the codes and regulations by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Knowledge

I learned long ago that knowledge, and the ability to translate that knowledge into workable solutions, is key to being proactive and keeping one step ahead of the game. I would, therefore, hope that my articles provide the trigger for readers to take the next steps.

Steps might include identifying areas requiring additional or new development of policies and procedures, as well as to identify training initiatives necessary for employees to continue to complete their tasks in an efficient, cost-effective, and safe manner.

Training Requirements

Training is very vital in any company or organization that aims at progressing. Training simply refers to the process of acquiring the essential skills required for a certain job. It targets specific goals, such as understanding a process or operating a certain machine or system.

It is common knowledge that a properly trained person becomes more informed about procedures for the various tasks he or she must complete and that the person’s confidence is also boosted by training and development. This confidence comes from the fact that the per-son is fully aware of his/her roles and responsibilities. It also helps the person to carry out the duties in a better way and even find new ideas to incorporate into the daily execution of duties.

Legalese Clauses

ComplianceRegulations are written in what I describe as “legalese” which means that the lay-man’s clause wording developed and accepted by the working Technical Committees is reviewed and possibly edited by lawyers to ensure that the clause requirement meets the minimum standard required for enforcement by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. This sometimes ends up with the clause not being quite as clear or concise as it was when the technical committee first developed the clause and therefore makes it difficult for the worker in the field to feel comfortable interpreting the requirement.

This is where the policies, procedures, and training come into play by ensuring, whether a person is a technician, fuel delivery person or plant operator, that each person in that position gains similar skills and knowledge. This brings each position to a higher uniform level, making the workforce more reliable in completing the task correctly the first time.

More Than Having a New Code

When one understands the requirements for uniform regulatory knowledge, the legalese of the written clauses, and the need for new technical knowledge, the need for effective training becomes evident. The training of technicians, fuel delivery personnel and plant operators is just not as simple as giving those persons a copy of the latest code and provincial regulations.

Recap of 2015 Regulatory Impact

While there have been numerous changes within the 2015 code editions, there are three primary regulatory initiatives which will require propane company owners and users of the codes and regulations to develop and/or edit existing policies and procedures.  These changes will also require training of staff to ensure they can correctly complete the tasks required for the company to meet its regulatory compliance obligations for 2016 forward.

(1) Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Change Out

As previously stated in my May/June 2015 article on this subject, it is my opinion that this requirement is most likely going to be the most challenging regulatory requirement the propane industry has faced in its history.  This single requirement will put a tremendous strain on the industry’s resources, people, equipment, and finances.

Even before there is any field activity on the replacement of PRVs it is essential the company have in place the necessary policies and procedures and trained staff to perform the actual field work.

The task of replacing PRVs is not as straightforward as it sounds and can be-come quite complicated and complex when you have to consider the logistics of:

  • keeping customers supplied with propane;
  • exchanging the customer’s propane tank (which could require evacuation of the product on-site);
  • dealing with tank components which may not operate as designed or are not available to evacuate the pro-pane from the tank;
  • transporting tanks from the plant to the customer site and then back to the plant;
  • evacuation of the propane from the tank at the plant; and finally
  • replacing the PRV.

This means that companies should already be diligently working on developing their policies and procedures, identifying relevant training programs, and scheduling the training of technicians, helpers, and bulk truck drivers as soon as possible.

(2) Construction Site Cylinder Storage and Use

Cylinder Storage at Construction SitesThere are extensive new requirements that affect how propane cylinders are stored and used on construction sites.  As with the PRV change out, companies will be required to provide new/edited policies and procedures and additional training for cylinder delivery personnel.

Several provinces and territories automatically adopt the latest edition of the code once it is published. For example, the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code was published by CSA in Au-gust 2015.  Provinces and territories that have not already adopted the 2015 code will be doing so in 2016.  This means that some delivery personnel delivering to construction sites for the 2015/2016 winter construction heating season must be trained in the new requirements. In addition, the company must have in place policies and procedures describing how the Company will deliver propane cylinders to the construction site.

(3) New Propane Facility Maintenance Requirements

The purpose of the new clauses in the code is to provide a minimum standard for the operation and maintenance of propane facilities and equipment. The new clauses apply to tank systems, filling plants, container refill centres and other facilities where liquid propane is piped to a vaporizer or process. Because there are many variables, it is not possible for the Code to prescribe a set of operation and maintenance procedures that will be adequate from the standpoint of safety in all cases without being burdensome and, in some cases, impractical. The proposed clauses establish a baseline or minimum standard.

The maintenance procedures are to cover testing, inspection, monitoring, and documenting of the equipment, its repair, and general upkeep.

There is also a requirement for persons who perform maintenance on facility propane systems to be trained in the hazards of the system and in the maintenance and testing procedures applicable to the facility.

Once again, this requirement is already in place in some provinces and territories and will be coming into force 2016 in those provinces and territories that do not automatically adopt the latest edition of the code.

These new requirements will require some companies to develop new policies and procedures with respect to maintenance of the propane facilities described and others to edit the policies and procedures to address the new requirements.  Also, the training component is new within the code and therefore will require the identification of relevant training programs and the scheduling of personnel to take the training.

In Conclusion

It is my hope that this article will be the catalyst for the reader to become proactive and to take the next necessary steps to ensure that his or her company develops the policies and procedures, identifies the training initiatives required, and schedules the training of staff to meet the new regulatory obligations.

The Fuels Learning Centre has developed an extensive training program covering all of the aspects listed above for evacuating propane tanks regardless of location and the change out of the PRV.  The course is currently being studied by several Authorities Having Jurisdiction across Canada for their review and comment, as is the process for all new courses related to regulated activities.  It is anticipated this course will be available for our Instructors to conduct training on or be-fore January 1, 2016.

Also, we have developed a new course to address the requirement for persons who perform maintenance on propane facility systems to be trained in the hazards of the system and in the maintenance and testing procedures applicable to the facility.  We expect this course to be available for our Instructors on or before January 1, 2016, as well.

Our training courses for cylinder delivery and installation of construction heaters already provide the 2015 code requirements your staff and customers will require in order to complete their duties and keep the company in compliance for the 2015/2016 winter construction heating season.

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