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=== Safety Rules for burn pan check-out === | === Safety Rules for burn pan check-out === | ||
* '''PBEM will not check out the burn pan on days when the heat index is at or above 90°F.''' Not only is it unsafe for trainees to stand around in direct the sun for a prolonged period, but heat can cause the contents of a propane tank to expand and possibly cause a leak. If the borrower has a plan to mitigate these factors, PBEM can reconsider. | * '''PBEM will not check out the burn pan on days when the heat index is at or above 90°F.''' Not only is it unsafe for trainees to stand around in direct the sun for a prolonged period, but heat can cause the contents of a propane tank to expand and possibly cause a leak. If the borrower has a plan to mitigate these factors, PBEM can reconsider. | ||
* '''A minimum of two volunteers trained on the burn pan is required to check it out for a session.''' One volunteer needs to operate the control pad, while the other needs to ensure trainees are engaging in safe practices and keeping an eye out for prospective hazards. | * '''A minimum of two volunteers trained on the burn pan is required to check it out for a session.''' One volunteer needs to operate the control pad, while the other needs to ensure trainees are engaging in safe practices and keeping an eye out for prospective hazards. | ||
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=== Propane tank safety === | === Propane tank safety === |