2013 Fast-Track Sessions
No time? No problem! Get on the fast-track with information-packed training sessions held on the tradeshow floor. The 45-minute Fast-Track sessions will be held during exhibit hall hours on both Sunday and Monday in the Innovation Pavilion located in the exhibit hall.
10:15am-11:00am
Fast Track: Plastic Underground Pipe Overview
Speaker: Dan Rosinki, Elster/Perfection
Learn how plastic underground pipe is revolutionizing propane system installations and is being accepted as an industry standard in simplifying propane service line installations and saving money.
11:15am-12:00pm
Fast Track: CSST (Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing) Overview
Speaker: Bob Torbin, Omega Flex/TracPipe
Flexible metallic piping products have revolutionized the installation of propane gas piping systems in single and multi-family residential, as well as commercial, and industrial buildings. Find out about enhanced lightning protection, product advancements, and acceptance in the marketplace.
12:15pm-1:00pm
Fast Track: 2014 NFPA 58 Update
Speaker: Denise Beach, Senior Engineer, National Fire Protection Association
The session will discuss the development of the 2014 edition of NFPA 58 “LP-Gas Code.” The process is nearing completion but there’s still time to make your voice heard at NFPA’s Annual Membership Meeting. Learn about the newest changes to the code, including underground piping systems protection, training requirements and much more.
1:15pm-2:00pm
Fast Track: NFPA 58 & IFC Comparisons
Speakers: Bruce Swiecicki, Senior Technical Advisor, National Propane Gas Association
This session will provide information to companies with operations in geographic areas where the International Fire Code (IFC) is being enforced. Although the IFC provides requirements for propane installations and systems, it also refers to NFPA 58 LP-Gas Code as the code to be followed for installations which are not addressed by the IFC. The session will explain the relationship between the two codes and how industry personnel should proceed when making such an installation.
2:15-3:00pm
Fast Track: DOT Compliance and Inspections
Speaker: Robert Helminiak, Director of Regulatory Affairs, National Propane Gas Association
Join this session for a discussion of the federal rules that cover compliance and inspection for the propane industry. The presentation will include the Department of Transportation regulations covering the propane industry including the transportation of propane, the equipment used in transportation, and the enforcement of these provisions by the federal government. This session will address a broad range of regulations including any recent updates and changes to the regulations.
3:15pm-4:00pm
Fast Track: Everything You Need to Know about Crane Operator Certification and the OSHA Rule
Speaker: Joel Oliva, Program Manager, Test Development, National Certification of Crane Operators
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) was established to set performance standards for crane operators and other crane-related personnel to ensure the highest levels of safety on all job sites. The regulatory landscape of personnel certification in the crane industry has changed significantly in the last 10 years, and it has a major impact on crane users. Find out how the new OSHA rule for cranes and derricks in construction will have a direct impact on the propane industry.
Monday, April 15, 2013
10:15am-11:00am
Fast Track: New Considerations for Propane Plant Siting
Speaker: Ted Lemoff, Principal, TLemoff Engineering
When considering a new facility near sensitive neighbors (such as schools) the Fire Safety Analysis manual provides guidelines for several “worst case scenarios.” This presentation will explain how new knowledge can be used when discussing off site hazards with local communities, and how this knowledge can be used as an alternate method to EPA Risk Management Planning.
11:15am-12:00pm
Fast Track: Marketer Technology and Sales Training Overview
Speaker: Pat Hyland, Propane Education & Research Council
New technology is bringing growth opportunities to propane marketers nationwide. PERC is committed to helping marketers learn about these new applications and develop sales techniques that work. Learn more about PERC’s Marketer Technology and Sales Training program and how each session delivers the goods on a promising propane-fueled product and offers hands-on practice on smart ways to approach clients and close the deal.
12:15pm-1:00pm
Fast Track: Cloud Computing and Operating Your Business
Speaker: Mark Parrish, President, Ajasent
Effective automation is a key component to success for any independent marketer. The move is toward outsourcing much of this critical piece of the operation. Learn what the “Cloud” really is and how you can make an effective decision as to whether this is the correct choice for you. The class will show companies how to use technology to manage accounts, and how to access real-time data while out in the field to make data entry more efficient and accurate.
1:15pm-2:00pm
Fast Track: NFPA 58 Update
Speakers: Denise Beach, Senior Engineer, National Fire Protection Association
The session will discuss the development of the 2014 edition of NFPA 58 “LP-Gas Code.” The process is nearing completion but there’s still time to make your voice heard at NFPA’s Annual Membership Meeting. Learn about the newest changes to the code, including underground piping systems protection, training requirements and much more.