Hazmat training is required within the first 90 days of employment and every 3 years subsequently for hazmat employees.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has developed interactive online hazmat training.

The initial online course for new hazmat employees consists of 11 modules (4-5 hours) and the refresher course is 9 modules (3.5 hours). The training does not have to be completed in one sitting and is self-paced.

(for previously trained staff)

Once completed, the course will appear on their permanent downloadable transcript on PERC's online learning center and there will also be a downloadable printable certificate.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to increase the area on the interior of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) windshields where certain vehicle safety technology devices can be mounted. In addition, FMCSA adds items to the definition of vehicle safety technology.

The amendments do not mandate the use of any devices/technologies, but simply permit their voluntary use while mounted in a location that maximizes their effectiveness without impairing operational safety.

Under the existing § 393.5 Definitions, vehicle safety technology includes a fleet-related incident management system, performance or behavior management system, speed management system, lane departure warning system, forward collision warning or mitigation system, active cruise control system, and transponder. Under the final rule, this definition will also include braking warning systems, braking assist systems, driver camera systems, attention assist warning, GPS, and traffic sign recognition. Vehicle safety technology includes systems and devices that contain cameras, lidar, radar, sensors, and/or video.

The change to § 393.60(e)(1)(ii) expands the area available for mounting vehicle safety technologies on the interior of a windshield. Devices with vehicle safety technologies may be mounted:

·        Not more than 216 mm (8.5 inches) below the upper edge of the area swept by the windshield wipers;

·        Not more than 175 mm (7 inches) above the lower edge of the area swept by the windshield wipers; and

·        Outside the driver's sightlines to the road & highway signs & signals.

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)’s Technology, Standards & Safety Committee met March 6-8, 2022, in Charlotte, NC, to review the ongoing development of the 2023 edition of NFPA 58 and consider dockets and proposals to improve codes and standards for the industry.

During the general meeting, four docket proposals were advanced for review and comment, including

In addition, two proposals were advanced for letter ballot, including

The Committee will next meet in September, and all NPGA members are invited to attend. Questions? Contact NPGA’s Bruce Swiecicki at bswiecicki@npga.org.