The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing. Photo: iStock.com/knowlesgallery

Worthington Enterprises supports PHMSA cylinder safety advisory

February 6, 2025 By Chris Markham

Worthington is encouraging consumers, contractors, retailers and other users of pressure cylinders to follow the Jan. 13 safety advisory.

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Containers must maintain required distances from buildings and sources of ignition. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

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In the Know: Driver qualification

October 10, 2024 By Shawn Treat

What are the requirements related to driver qualification files?

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Railroads face new disclosure rules on hazmat shipments

July 15, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Railroads are required to proactively provide first responders with real-time, electronic information about rail hazmat shipments in an accident or incident.

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Training requirements, recommendations for 2024

May 9, 2024 By Paul Craver

Review the required and recommended safety training that will help keep your company in compliance and reduce regulatory risk.

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More grant funding available for ports to decarbonize using propane

April 16, 2024 By Danielle Pesta

Applications for grant funding from the Port Infrastructure Development Program are available once again.

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PHMSA proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations

October 16, 2023 By LP Gas

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.

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Only registered inspectors can qualify hazardous materials cargo tanks. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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The right insurance can be a confusing task for any business but especially for propane marketers. (Cover: Serts/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images (cube); Yongyut Chanthaboot (sign), Koksikoks (stripes), BlueJay (dollar sign)/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How retailers are solving the insurance puzzle

September 18, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

From liability to workers’ compensation coverage, propane marketers must manage risk and meet the unique needs of the industry to protect their operations.

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IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Be sure to understand the revisions in the next edition of the NFPA 58 LP gas code that are most relevant to your propane operation.

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