UHAUL PROPANE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Propane - Correct Answers -Nontoxic, odorless, colorless and an odor is added for
detection.
Heaved than air, burns and ignites easily
Stored as a liquid
Hazmat DOT for Propane - Correct Answers -Based off for the March 23, 2003 DOT law
Pick the shortage route
Plan rest stops
Provide a 24 hour contact number
Avoid high population areas, bridges and tunnels
Keep secured and locked
Always have the proper paperwork
Hiring employees - Correct Answers -Look for employment gaps
Frequent job changes
Check reference
Check all addresses
Criminal background check
Interview
Propane tanks - Correct Answers -Both vertical and horizontal types of tanks
SME tanks
Valves control the flow
Contains a shutdown system to stop the flow in an emergency
Always shutdown and secure when not present
Uncontrolled propane release - Correct Answers -Caused by:
Broken valves
Piping failure
Damaged hose
Damaged container component
Propane emergency - Correct Answers -1. Evacuate upwind minimum 335 feet
2. Shut down the dispenser
3. Call for help ( give name, location and description of any injuries)
, Propane expansion - Correct Answers -When release into the air it can expand up to
270 times
Cylinder sizes - Correct Answers -1 pound camp stove
20 pound grill
Horizontal non forklift
30 pound camper
33.5 pound forklift
100 pound larger portable
Aluminum cylinder - Correct Answers -Light weight, corrosion resistant
Steele cylinder - Correct Answers -Most common, heavier and prone to corrosion
Composite cylinder - Correct Answers -Have special requirements for maintenance
Can see the propane through the cylinder
Cylinder components - Correct Answers -Foot ring- (base) tells if it is stored vertically or
horizontally
Collar - protects valves, has handles
Valves- service and/or pressure release. Can be a combined valve
OPD ( overflow protection device) - Correct Answers -All 4 - 40 pound vertical cylinders
must have an OPD
The hand wheel is triangular shaped
OPD stops at 80% capacity will filling and shuts off
Contains an inner float that helps detect the level
DOT markings - Correct Answers -DOT- USA
TC - Canada
Requalification number and date
Manufacturers name and date
TW- tare weight
WC - water capacity
DL - Dip tube length
Inspection dates for requalification - Correct Answers -No letter after date = 12 years
S after the date = 10 years
E after the date = 5 years
tank visual inspection - Correct Answers -Check for:
Cracks
Leaks
Bulging
Damaged components
Excessive rust
AND ANSWERS
Propane - Correct Answers -Nontoxic, odorless, colorless and an odor is added for
detection.
Heaved than air, burns and ignites easily
Stored as a liquid
Hazmat DOT for Propane - Correct Answers -Based off for the March 23, 2003 DOT law
Pick the shortage route
Plan rest stops
Provide a 24 hour contact number
Avoid high population areas, bridges and tunnels
Keep secured and locked
Always have the proper paperwork
Hiring employees - Correct Answers -Look for employment gaps
Frequent job changes
Check reference
Check all addresses
Criminal background check
Interview
Propane tanks - Correct Answers -Both vertical and horizontal types of tanks
SME tanks
Valves control the flow
Contains a shutdown system to stop the flow in an emergency
Always shutdown and secure when not present
Uncontrolled propane release - Correct Answers -Caused by:
Broken valves
Piping failure
Damaged hose
Damaged container component
Propane emergency - Correct Answers -1. Evacuate upwind minimum 335 feet
2. Shut down the dispenser
3. Call for help ( give name, location and description of any injuries)
, Propane expansion - Correct Answers -When release into the air it can expand up to
270 times
Cylinder sizes - Correct Answers -1 pound camp stove
20 pound grill
Horizontal non forklift
30 pound camper
33.5 pound forklift
100 pound larger portable
Aluminum cylinder - Correct Answers -Light weight, corrosion resistant
Steele cylinder - Correct Answers -Most common, heavier and prone to corrosion
Composite cylinder - Correct Answers -Have special requirements for maintenance
Can see the propane through the cylinder
Cylinder components - Correct Answers -Foot ring- (base) tells if it is stored vertically or
horizontally
Collar - protects valves, has handles
Valves- service and/or pressure release. Can be a combined valve
OPD ( overflow protection device) - Correct Answers -All 4 - 40 pound vertical cylinders
must have an OPD
The hand wheel is triangular shaped
OPD stops at 80% capacity will filling and shuts off
Contains an inner float that helps detect the level
DOT markings - Correct Answers -DOT- USA
TC - Canada
Requalification number and date
Manufacturers name and date
TW- tare weight
WC - water capacity
DL - Dip tube length
Inspection dates for requalification - Correct Answers -No letter after date = 12 years
S after the date = 10 years
E after the date = 5 years
tank visual inspection - Correct Answers -Check for:
Cracks
Leaks
Bulging
Damaged components
Excessive rust
