A job hazard analysis helps determine what type of PPE to use. Photo: robeo/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Remember personal protective equipment protocols and training

July 6, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Now is an appropriate time to remind folks about PPE, what kind is necessary and what type of training is required, says Stuart Flatow.

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Maintaining clean and properly placed placards should be done daily. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Mitigating the risks faced by delivery professionals during a pandemic

June 30, 2020 By Randy Warner and Jimmy Ainsworth

Jimmy Ainsworth and Randy Warner discuss how delivery personnel can balance safety and uninterrupted service during the coronavirus pandemic.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, COVID-19, FEMA, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in COVID-19, Current Issue, Featured

GPA Midstream, GPSA announce safety award winners

June 4, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The GPA Midstream Association and GPSA named midstream industry safety award recipients for outstanding 2019 safety performances.

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OSHA prepares workplaces for novel coronavirus

March 11, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published guidance to help companies respond in the event of COVID-19 in the workplace.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and posted in COVID-19, News

Transloader allows mobile access for propane transfers

July 3, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

LPG Ventures’ portable transloaders provide mobile access to transfer propane, with flow rate capacity up to 400 gallons per minute.

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Workplace fatalities fall in 2017

February 1, 2019 By LP Gas

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reports 43 fewer workplace fatalities occurred in 2017 than in 2016.

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Enbridge performs an external inspection of the pipeline near the Mackinac Bridge. Photo Courtesy of EnBridge

The propane industry’s 2018 year in review

December 6, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson, editor in chief of LP Gas, breaks down the notable happenings of 2018, including a look at the progressing Line 5 pipeline story.

This article is tagged with DCC, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NGL Energy Partners, NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, VW settlement, World LPG Forum and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

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OSHA releases final crane rule; compliance deadline Dec. 10

November 6, 2018 By Clara Richter

The National Propane Gas Association says it is reviewing the rule, which covers propane field technician operators in one specific scenario.

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The rules established by industry organizations, as well as our own safety policies, are in place for a reason – to keep us safe. iStock.com/Olivier Le Moal

Reassess your work to enhance safety

October 23, 2018 By LP Gas

Reassessing how you complete your tasks could increase safety.

This article is tagged with dead river co., Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), propane safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

OSHA’s crane rule pushes the propane industry to action

July 19, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Letter-writing campaign from the propane industry is part of lobbying effort as clock ticks on costly crane-rule requirements.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Dixie Gas & Oil, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Propane Days, Sarah Reboli and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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