Being a business owner here in Arizona or New Mexico (or anywhere for that matter) automatically means taking on the responsibility of keeping the people who work for you safe to the best of your ability. If your business uses commercial propane in any way, keeping your employees safe requires proper fuel storage and handling.
Considering how important proper commercial propane storage is, let’s review exactly how this can be so that your worksite is taking the necessary steps to stay out of harm’s way.
Let’s go over some tips that will help ensure you are storing your commercial propane properly at your worksite.
Commercial propane cylinders should be kept in cages or cabinets. These cages and cabinets should be placed off of the ground and on a level surface that isn’t at risk of collecting water. Set up your designated storage area away from any exits, stairways, entryways or high-traffic areas and a safe distance away from any potential sources of ignition or a heat source.
Once inside a cage or a cabinet, you want to secure your commercial propane cylinders with a chain or something similar so that they don’t fall.
You do not want to store your commercial propane in an area that will reach extreme temperatures. When it comes to propane cylinders specifically you want to place them so that the relief valve is in direct contact with the vapor space in the container.
And don’t forget to keep an easily accessible fire extinguisher near your propane storage at all times!
When it comes to handling commercial propane there are some specific best practices that anyone coming in contact with the fuel should follow.
You want to regularly check your cylinders for leaks and signs of any damage such as rust and other wear and tear.
When replacing a propane cylinder wear some protective gear such as gloves, masks and goggles.
When transporting a propane cylinder make sure you keep the cylinder in an upright position at all times. Don’t leave cylinders in a vehicle for an extended period of time, especially if it’s hot out.
Valves on cylinders should always be closed when you are moving them, even if there is no commercial propane left inside.
No matter what you are using commercial propane for at your Arizona or New Mexico worksite Sierra Propane can get you the fuel you need when you need it. The commercial propane services we offer throughout the area are customized to fit your business’s specific needs.
If you need bulk commercial propane for your warehouse, farm or restaurant you can count on Sierra Propane to get it to you.
Customers who need forklift propane cylinders have two options – an onsite cylinder exchange case with automatic replenishment or an onsite cylinder refill station with an automatic delivery service.
We can even set you up with an onsite propane autogas dispenser or your very own cylinder exchange program.
Contact Sierra Propane today to learn more about the commercial propane services we offer throughout Arizona and New Mexico.