Propane CH-02

Most construction workers will tell you they understand propane and know how to connect cylinders to heaters and torches. What they may not know is how the law regards propane use, the hazards they face or the health and safety effects from occupational use. To work with propane and use propane fuelled appliances workers must hold a CH-02 (Construction Heater Operator 2) certificate from an accredited training facility. This full day, WHSC Propane CH-02 ROT program meets and surpasses the regulatory requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and its regulations. The morning is spent with the WHSCs CH-02 certified instructor facilitating in-classroom sessions on propane characteristics, law, storage use and handling. Adult learning principles are employed with active lectures, brainstorming sessions, video clips, powerpoint presentation, resource material and handouts. Learning and understanding is verified as participant-trainees successfully complete and pass three written evaluation worksheets. The afternoon is spent in a field-setting. Propane use, transfer, storage and handling is first demonstrated by the instructor. Participant-trainees observe then demonstrate their newly acquired skills, after inspecting the equipment to be used. They correctly manifold three cylinders together, connect construction heaters and torches to cylinders, light and shut each appliance down safely. The instructor assesses and checks each step of their performance. Returning to the classroom, participant-trainees watch a video clip on the proper steps required to exchange cylinders on a propane powered forklift. Checklists for each procedure are provided along with the background resource material to refer to when needed. At the end of the course, participants will be certified to safely connect, activate and disconnect propane torches and heaters, up to 400,000 BTU/h to meet the training requirements of the TSSA and the Fuel Industry Certificate regulation 215/01. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Record of Training certificate. The CH-02 certificate is valid for three years from the date of training.