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NATURAL GAS VEHICLE (NGV) MECHANIC SAFETY TRAINING

Module 1   Properties and Characteristics of Natural Gas
1.1 Physical Properties of Natural Gas
1.2 Physical State of Natural Gas
1.3 Flammability Properties of Natural Gas
1.4 Health Hazards of Natural Gas

Module 2   Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Equipment and Safety Practices
2.1 Fueling Equipment
2.2 Safety Practices
2.3 Emergency Shutdown Device (ESD) Equipment

Module 3   Emergency Action Plan
3.1 Evacuation Route
3.2 Emergency Equipment Placement
3.3 Fire and General Safety Rules
3.4 Emergency Procedures

Module 4   Correct Use of Safety Equipment
4.1 Leak Detection
4.2 Fire Extinguishers
4.3 Fire Alarms
4.4 Sprinkler System

Module 5   Natural Gas Fueling Station Safety Evaluation and Implementing the Improvement Action Plan
5.1 Fueling Facility Safety Evaluation
5.2 Key Safety Inspection Items
5.3 Improvement Action Plan

Module 6   Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) Evaluation
6.1 Ventilation
6.2 Overhead Heating
6.3 Lighting/Electrical
6.4 Welding Operation
6.5 Electrical Equipment and Tools
6.6 Other Safety Practices and Recommendations
6.7 VMF Safety Evaluation

Module 7   NGV Technology
7.1 Converted NGVs
7.2 OEM NGVs
7.3 Fuel Storage
7.4 Fuel Delivery
7.5 Regulator(s)
7.6 Electrical
7.7 Natural Gas Combustion Process

Module 8   Safe De-fueling of CNG Powered Vehicles
8.1 Fuel Delivery and Storage System Overview
8.2 Procedures Prior to Vehicle Maintenance Operations
8.3 De-fueling Strategy
8.4 Precautions
8.5 Scheduled De-fueling
8.6 Preparing for De-fueling “Run-down Procedure”
8.7 Urgent De-fueling
8.8 Regulations and Restrictions on Atmospheric De-fueling
8.9 Initial De-fueling Procedures
8.10 Final De-fueling Procedure “Atmospheric Venting Procedure”
8.11 Definitions

Module 9   Fueling An NGV (CNG Powered)
9.1 Converted NGVs
9.2 OEM NGVs
9.3 Fuel Storage
9.4 Fuel Delivery



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