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BLM ATV

Drip Torch Modu le


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Module Objectives

Provide a basic overview of ATV drip torch policy and

procedures.

Identify qualifications of the ATV Drip Torch Operator (ATVF).

List the training and currency requirements of the ATVF.

Provide specifications of ATV drip torch firing equipment.


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Module Objectives(Continued)

List the proper personal PPE for operating the ATV drip torch.

List the safety items that need be on the ATV for torch

operations.

Identify the ATV Drip Torch Operator duties and responsibilities.

Provide information on inspections of the ATV and firing

equipment.


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Identify specific parts of the ATV drip torch.

Provide information and procedures for operating the ATV drip

torch during an ignition operation.

Identify specific parts of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

Review Sample JHA.


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Identify the capabilities and limitations of the ATV and drip torch

during firing operations.

Identify external factors that may affect ATV drip torch

performance. Identify field training evaluation criteria.


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ATV Drip TorchIntroduction


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The ATV drip torch firing device was

developed to be mounted on an ATV and

provides a method of igniting ground fuels,in a short time, on large acreages.


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The firing device uses the same standard

mix used in hand-held drip torches.


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The ATV Drip Torch Operator (ATVF) can control the

flow of drip torch fuel being applied to ground fuelsfrom his/her driving position. The complete system is

jettisonable by the ATVF in case of emergency.


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ATV Drip Torch Operator

Qualifications

Must be certified for ATV Driving

and ATV Drip Torch operations.

Must be a Firefighter Type 1

(FFT1) with previous RX Ignitionexperience.

Must have had Fireline Safety

Refresher Training for the current

year.


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ATV Drip Torch Operator Training

Requirements

BLM ATV Basic and Advanced Training

Documentation of ATV certification, as required by agency

Familiar with operation of specific ATV drip torch unit

Completion of BLM ATV Drip Torch Module and a minimum of

one successful assignment

Completion of the BLM ATV Drip Torch Operator Field

Evaluation


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PPE and Safety Equipment


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Job Hazards AnalysisComponents

Header box

All boxes in the header must be

filled in.

Basic Job Steps column

Briefly describes various tasks in

an ATV operation.

Potential Hazards column

Identifies potential hazard(s)

when performing the task.

Safe Job Procedures column

Identifies safe job procedures to

reduce or abate the hazard(s).


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ATV Drip Torch PPE

8-inch, lace-type work boots with non-slip (Vibram type), melt-

resistant soles and heels

Fire shelter

Protective helmet (must be DOT approved). The standardwildland fire hardhat will not be worn while operating an ATV.

Goggles/safety glasses

Hardhat


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Aramid shirt

Aramid trouser

Leather gloves

FM Radio

Additional PPE as identified by local conditions and

Risk Assessment or JHA

ATV Drip Torch PPE(Continued)


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Fire extinguisher notmounted on torch but easilyaccessible in event of arollover, minimum size of2A

10 B :Cextinguisher Standard Individual

Firefighter First Aid Kit

Standard ATV Tool Kit

Hand tool for shelterdeployment or firefighting

ATV Safety Items


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ATV drip torch tank will

be empty prior to

unloading or loading

into pickup beds or

trailers due to weightand balance issues.

ATV Safety ItemsTo be Considered Before Operations


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Whether a pickup or a

trailer is used, the ATV

must be securely tied

down. Ratchet-type nylon

straps are recommended.ATV brakes will be locked

and the transmission

should be in first gear or

park during transportation.

Safety Items . . .(Continued)


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The ATV Drip Torch will not be

permanently affixed to the ATV.

It will be mounted in a fashion

that allows the operator to

rapidly jettison the ATV driptorch during a malfunction.



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A completed JHA or Risk Assessment is required for

operating an ATV drip torch. Supervisors and

appropriate line managers must ensure that

established JHA or Risk Assessment are reviewedand signed prior to any ATV Drip Torch Operation or

at the beginning of the fire season.

It is recommended that ATV drip torch ignition

operations be performed with two ATVs andoperators, one ATV with drip torch and operator and

a second ATV and operator for safety over site.


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Communications

The ATV Drip Torch Operator shall have a direct communications

link (portable radio) with the Firing Leader, Firing Boss and/or Burn

Boss. Helmet headsets attached to radios are ideal; however, thebest alternative is a radio carried in a chest pack. The chest pack

makes the radio more audible than when carried on a belt at the

waist.


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ATV Firing Organization

Prescribed/Wildland fire positions

that the ATV Drip Torch Operator

(ATVF) may work for include:

Prescribed Burn Boss (RXB1 or 2)

Firing Leader (FIRL)

Firing Boss (FIRB)

The ATVF works directly for these

positions.


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ATV Drip Torch Operator Duties and

Responsibilities

Perform a pre-burn inspectionof ATV and torch usingchecklists.

Correctly install torch and

safety equipment on ATV.

Fuel torch in accordance withBLM Fuel handling policy.

Participate in discussion ofATV Drip Torch operations

during pre-burn briefing. Maintain safe distance and

contact with other ignitionpersonal.


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ATV Drip Torch OperatorDuties and

Responsibilities(Continued)

Maintain appropriate speed

and safe operation while

burning.

Properly shut down torch

when necessary.

Correctly Load and secure

ATV in transportation vehicle.

Perform post burn torch

maintenance and inspections.


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Fuel Handling and Fuel

Transportation

All fuel handling will be done

in accordance with BLM

policy.

Fuel handling guidance canbe found in Interagency

Transportation Guide for

Gasoline, Mixed Gas, Drip-

Torch Fuel, and Diesel 0651-

2806-MTDC.


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Mixing Fuel Ratios

The mix ratio should be four parts

diesel to one part gasoline.

For a hotter mix, use a mix ratio of

three parts diesel to one part ofgasoline.

Wear eye protection and gloves when

pouring or mixing fuel.


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Read and understand the ATV

Manufacturers Operational Guide.


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ATV Inspection Prior to Drip Torch

Firing Operations


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ATV Inspection for Operational

Soundness

ATV Inspection Checklist1. This should be done

prior to any firingoperation.

2. The checklist developedfor the Basic ATVcourse should be used.

3. Make sure all items arechecked, and ifmaintenance is needed,

it is completed beforeusing ATV.


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Read and understand the Maintenance

and Operations Guide for the ATV drip

torch.


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Where is our bridge?


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BLM ATV Drip Torch Features

Pump mechanics (pressure system) for the ATV Drip Torch is

an inert gas under pressure. It does not use a gasoline or

electric pump.

There is no need for an electrical system or wiring.


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BLM ATV Drip Torch Features(Continued)

Torch has an easy jettisonable feature which does not effect the

running of the ATV.

Torch can be mounted on most ATVs very easily.

Torch was designed and manufactured for ATV use.

Roll protection for valves, gauges, tubing, etc


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ATV Drip Torch Wand Features

180-degree rotation

Interchangeable tip sizes

Flexibility and shock absorption

Check valve automatically closes when pressure is shutoff to

prevent dripping of fuel

Expandable or replaceable for different lengths

Fuel line attached to the wand


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Ignition System Features

System Type: The drip torch fuel is ignited by a flame from a

small propane torch at the wand tip, propane is supplied from a

small auxiliary propane tank.


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ATV Drip Torch Placards

The BLM ATV Drip

Torch has placards

that identify the

various parts of the

drip torch.


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ATV Drip Torch Operation Guide

(Placard)

These placards are identified

by a number and part name.

A large placard called

Operations Guide is also

attached to the ATV DripTorch which details how to

operate the torch.


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Is it clean and operational?

Are all sub-assemblies with

the unit and in good, working

condition? Is the unit mounted properly

to the ATV?

Torch InspectionOverall Unit


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Torch InspectionFrame and Mounting Hardware

Check for cracks in welds or

broken frame members.

Look for missing or loose nuts

and bolts. Check to see that all parts are

with the unit.


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Torch InspectionFrame and Mounting Hardware (Continued)

Mounting plates are bolted to ATV

rack and rack is secure.

Hold down connectors are in

place, not broken or haveexcessive wear.


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Torch InspectionFuel Tank

Check that fuel tank is secured to the frame.

Fill cap is in place with serviceable gasket and attaching chain is

in place.


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Torch InspectionFuel Tank (Continued)

Check that fuel tank

pressure gauge is in

working order.


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Torch InspectionSupply Lines

Check that all connections

are tight.

Check lines for breaks or

crimps; replace if necessary.


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Torch InspectionPressureSystem

The nitrogen bottle (tank) #8

(Pressure System) adds

pressure to the fuel tank which

pushes the drip torch fuel

mixture out of the wand tip.

Nitrogen, an inert gas is the

authorized propellant.

Use caution in handling or

transporting nitrogen tanks.


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Torch InspectionPressure System (Continued)

Ensure nitrogen bottle (tank)

# 8 is full and a spare tank is

available if needed.

Check that nitrogen bottle #

8 is secured to mounting

bracket.


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Nitrogen Cyl inders A re High

Pressure Containers

WARNING:Care should be taken that nitrogencylinders are used and stored in such a way as to

minimize the risk of the tank falling over. With the

regulator and gauge attached there is an increasedlikelihood of damage occurring to the cylinder valve

should the tank fall. Catastrophic failure of the

cylinder valve will turn the tank into a high-energy,

unguided rocket with the capability of doing greatdamage and/or serious injury.


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Torch InspectionPressure System (Continued)

Ensure that:

Pressure Regulator #9connection to bottle is tight.

Regulator operation and

pressure settingadjustments are made.

Pressure discharge line isconnected to fuel tank andtight.

All gauges operatecorrectly.

Pressure relief #7 (opens at15 PSI) is clean andoperates properly.


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Torch InspectionFuel System Propane

Ensure that:

Propane bottles (tanks)

are secured in holding

rack. Bottles are capped when

not in use.

All connections are tight

and valves are off.


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Torch InspectionWand

Wand swivel

mount

Break-awaylock and pad

Propane

line

Drip torch

fuel line

Flame

shield

PropaneIgniter #

6


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Ensure that:

Propane igniter #6 is mounted properly and is securely

attached to wand.

All line connectionsboth fuel and propaneare tight.

Torch InspectionWand (Continued)


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Torch InspectionWand (Continued)

Ensure that:

Break-away lock is adjusted

to proper tension.

Wand is adjusted for lengthand angle.

Locking pin and clevis is in

place.

Nuts and bolts are in placeand tight.


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Inspectionscanpreventaccidents!


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Pre-Use OperationsFilling the Drip Torch Tank

Shut off propane fuel at propane tank valve #4.

Shut off propane fuel at in-line valve #5.


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Shut off propane by pushing

red button in at Igniter #6 on

the wand.

Pre-Use OperationsFilling the Drip Torch Tank (Continued)


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Close the supply line Fuel

Metering valve #3 located

next to the needle valve.

Needle valve can be

adjusted to get the right flow

at tip.


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Close the nitrogen tank

supply valve #8.

Close the low pressure

supply nitrogen-to-tank valve

#2 at the top of the fuel tank.



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Bleed off any pressure in thefuel tank using the PressureRelief Valve # 7 on top of thefuel tank.

Open fuel tank and fill with driptorch mix.

Do not completely fill tank; fill toabout 90% of tank capacity.

Replace cap and tightensecurely.

Wipe up any fuel spilled on thetank or ATV and properlydispose of rags.



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Pre-Use OperationsPressurizing Fuel Tank

Open the Nitrogen tank high pressure valve #8 at nitrogen tank.

Adjust the Pressure Regulator Gauge #9 to 10 PSI using the teeadjuster on the regulator.

Open the low pressure supply Nitrogen-to-Tank valve #2 at the top ofthe fuel tank and check that tank pressure gauge reads the same as

the Pressure Regulator Gauge #9.


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1. Check that the

pressure relief valve

operates properly

2. Adjust the pressure

regulator to 15 PSI.3. The pressure relief

valve should open

between 12 - 15 PSI.

4. If it opens it is

working properly.

5. Re-adjust the

pressure to 10 PSI

with the pressure

regulator.


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Pre-Use OperationsAdjusting Fuel Flow Rate

Place a bucket under the torch

nozzle to catch fuel.

Open the supply line Fuel

Metering valve #3 located next

to the needle valve.


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Pre-Use OperationsAdjusting Fuel Flow Rate (Continued)

Adjust the flow rate with the

needle valve if necessary.

After the rate is set, turn off

the Fuel Metering valve #3 .

Remove the catch bucket

and reclaim drip torch fuel.


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Torch OperationsLighting the Torch

Turn on propane at

Propane valve #4 and at

In-line Propane valve #5.

Open propane torch

adjustment red button at

Igniter #6 on the wand.

Operate igniter trigger on

torch; when torch lights,

lock trigger in place withtrigger lock.


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Torch igniter is burning; we are now ready to put down

a strip of fire.

Begin driving and open the supply line fuel metering valve #3

located next to the needle valve.

Torch OperationsLighting the Torch (Continued)


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Torch OperationsShutting Down

Close drip torch fuel in-line

valve #3 (next to needle

valve).

Turn off propane at the in-

line valve #5 (below fuel in-

line valve #3)

Unlock propane igniter

trigger #6 on torch wand. (to

extinguish propane flame)


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Care and Maintenance of Equipment


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Keep unit clean and operational.

Wash exterior of unit with soapy

water to remove dirt and oil

residue. Inspect Frame and mounting

hardware.

Check for cracks in welds or

broken frame members.

Care and Maintenance of Equipment(Continued)


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Look for missing or loose nuts

and bolts.

Check to see that all parts are

with the unit.

Mounting plates are bolted toATV rack and rack is secure.

Hold down connecters are in

place, not broken or have

excessive wear.



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TANK AND PIPING

Check that fuel tank issecured to the frame.

Fill cap is in place withserviceable gasket andattaching chain is in place.

Check that tank pressuregauge works.

Check that all connections

are tight.

Check lines for breaks orcrimps, replace ifnecessary.



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PRESSURE SYSTEM

Ensure nitrogen tank is full anda spare tank is available ifneeded.

Check that nitrogen pressuretank is secure to mountingbracket.

Check pressure controlvalve/gauge connection to tankis tight.

Check gauge operation andpressure setting adjustments.

Check that pressure dischargeline is connected to fuel tankand tight.



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FUEL SYSTEM

(PROPANE)

Tanks are secured in

holding rack. Tanks are capped if not in

use.

All connections are tight

and valves are off.



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WAND Check that propane igniter

torch is mounted properlyand is securely attached towand.

Ensure all line connectionsboth fuel and propane aretight.

Check the break-away lockis adjusted for propertension.

Wand is adjusted for lengthand angle.

Check that locking pin andclevis are in place.

Check that nuts and boltsare in place and tight.



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CONTROLS

Check all gauges

operate correctly.

Check pressure relief

valve is clean and

operates properly at

15 PSI.



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ATV Drip Torch Operator should recon burn area prior toignition.

Perform complete inspection of torch and support equipment(Use checklists.)

Include discussion of ATV torch operations in pre-burn briefing.

Document ATV torch use in JHA or Risk Assessment.

ATV Drip Torch Firing OperationsPrior to Burn


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ATV Drip Torch Firing OperationsFiring Operations

The Firing Boss/Firing

Leader will not be the ATV

Drip Torch Operator .

Change operators as

needed to avoid fatigue.

Close the torch fuel valve

and extinguish the flame

when not actively firing.

Watch out for fire burningunder wand when the ATV

is stopped.


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When going over large dipswand can get hung up if it isin the straight back position.

Always use safe firing

practices. In thick brush or other areas

with access problems, theoperator should ride in andignite on the way out.

ATV Drip Torch Firing OperationsFiring Operations (Continued)

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ATV Drip Torch Firing OperationsFiring Operations - continued

Maintain correct position and

speed during ignition.

When the operator

dismounts the machine in an

active fire area: Park ATV in the black or

other safe area.

Turn off the torch,

extinguish the flame, and

leave the ATV enginerunning.

ATV D i T h Fi i O ti


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Provide LCES during torch

operations.

Note natural and man-made

hazards and limitations

(getting stuck, rolling, terrainfeatures, fences).

Understand ATV specific

firing techniques.

Maintain situationalawareness and relay

concerns to supervisors.


ATV D i T h Fi i O ti


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Multiple ATV use:

Maintain a safe distance between ATVs when igniting to

allow for reaction time if a problem develops.

Maintain continuous communication or visual contact with

the operators on either side of you.

Never ignite when another ATV is directly downwind of you.

Never allow ignitions to trap other operators.


ATV D i T h Fi i


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ATV Drip Torch FiringEmergency Procedures

Dont let accidents

happen to you !

Emergency Procedures


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Emergency Procedures

Provide for personal safety first.

If ATV is stuck, stalled, or rolled:

Notify others of your situation.

Request help. Halt further ignition.

Extinguish flame.

Extinguish fire near machine using hand tool.


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During firing operations using this ATV with a drip


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During firing operations using this ATV with a drip

torch, the ATV became stuck in the mud; the

operator had to abandon the vehicle as the fire

approached.

ATV Drip Torch Operator


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Field Evaluation

Will be completed on each student going through the ATV

Drip Torch Module and field work.

The Field Evaluation Check Sheet is documentation of

knowledge and operational awareness of the ATV drip

torch. Completed ATV Drip Torch Operator Field Evaluation will

be kept in employees training file.


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In any project where

risk exists, proper

contingency planningwill reduce or help

manage risk.

Always remember there are three


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Always remember there are three

types of ATV Drip Torch Operators:

Those that can count.

Those that cant.

Any Questions??

Is this a safe operation?


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Is this a safe operation?

Module Objectives


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Module Objectives

Provide a basic overview of ATV drip torch policy and

procedures.

Identify qualifications of the ATV Drip Torch Operator (ATVF).

List the training and currency requirements of the ATVF. Provide specifications of ATV drip torch firing equipment.

Module Objectives


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List the proper personal PPE for operating the ATV drip torch.

List the safety items that need be on the ATV for torch

operations.

Identify the ATV Drip Torch Operator duties and responsibilities. Provide information on inspections of ATV and the firing

equipment.

Module Objectives


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Identify specific parts of the ATV drip torch.

Provide information and procedures for operating the ATV drip

torch during an ignition operation.

Identify specific parts of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). Review Sample JHA.

Module Objectives


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Identify the capabilities and limitations during firing operations.

Identify external factors that may affect ATV drip torch

performance.

Identify field training evaluation criteria.

The End ~


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