Propane Safety - Bartell Global T-5500 PRO Owner's Manual

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 Maintain appliances and equipment in good order, adjusting flames, burners, and
drafts to reduce the formation of CO.
 Consider switching from fossil fuel-powered equipment to battery-powered machinery
when possible.
 Provide approved respirators for emergency use. Regular respirators (negative
pressure) will not work in this atmosphere. If necessary, provide an independent air
supply to workers.
 Install CO monitors or regularly test air in areas when CO in generated or used.
 Provide pre-placement and periodic medical examinations for workers who may be
exposed to CO. If possible, transfer affected workers to other jobs.
 Inform workers of the hazards of CO and train them in the proper use of respirators.
6. Workers
 Report to your employer any condition that might make CO form or accumulate.
 Be alert to ventilation problems, especially in enclosed areas where gases of burning
fuels may be released.
 Report complaints early. Do not overexert yourself if you suspect CO poisoning.
Physical activity increases the body's need for oxygen, increasing the danger of
poisoning.
 If you get sick, tell your doctor about the possibility of exposure to CO.
 Think carefully about your smoking habits. Tobacco, when burned, releases CO
which reduces the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood even before any industrial
exposure is factored in.
7. Federal Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) standard for exposure to CO
prohibits workers' exposure to more than 50 parts of gas per million parts of air (PPM),
averaged over an 8-hour workday. There is also a ceiling limit of 200 PPM measured over a
15-minute period.
Liquid petroleum gas (propane) is flammable and potentially explosive. Always obey proper
handling, lighting, and ventilating procedures provided by the manufacturer. Obey the safety
warnings and procedures below, which are provided to supplement, not replace or substitute,
the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: All new propane tanks must be purged before use.
1. Precautions & Warnings
 Wear insulated gloves when you handle propane tanks.
 Do not attempt to adjust the pressure regulator because the manufacturer sets it. Only a
qualified liquid petroleum gas service technician should make adjustments.

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