Which is a typical precaution when dispensing propane outdoors in windy conditions?

• A. Secure hoses and equipment; monitor for leaks and keep ignition sources away; adjust procedures as needed.
• B. Increase pump speed to overcome wind.
• C. Use open flames to test for leaks.
• D. Move dispensing to a sheltered area but leave equipment unsecured.

Answer: (B)

When dispensing propane outdoors in wind, the key precaution is to keep everything secure and under control while staying alert for leaks and ignition sources. Wind can move hoses and fittings, causing leaks or shifting equipment, and it can carry flammable vapors toward any ignition source. The safest approach is to secure hoses and equipment, monitor for leaks with approved methods, and keep ignition sources away while adjusting procedures as needed for the wind. If conditions worsen, slow down or pause dispensing until it’s safer.

Increasing pump speed to overcome wind is unsafe because it can push more propane through fittings and increase vapor release. Testing for leaks with open flames is dangerous and could ignite leaking propane. Moving to a sheltered area but leaving equipment unsecured defeats safety by allowing hoses or dispensers to shift or detach in wind.