TAG: Safety First column

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What the LP Gas Code says about installing, testing cathodic protection systems

September 20, 2025 By

Richard Fredenburg encourages propane professionals to keep underground propane tanks in mind.

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Injury cost estimator underscores importance of a safety culture

July 17, 2025 By

OSHA tool can help an owner determine how much it might cost their company to cover certain workplace accidents.

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Changes coming to temperature compensation requirements

February 2, 2025 By

Richard Fredenburg, LP gas engineer at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Standards Division, talks incoming changes to temperature-compensated dispensing.

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The role of technology in propane safety 

December 22, 2024 By

Looking ahead to 2025, it’s clear that technology will continue to play a vital role in shaping the propane industry.

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Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By

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

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Propane autogas safety tips

October 22, 2024 By

Familiarize yourself with the features and properties of autogas fuel and equipment.

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3 safety challenges for backup generators

September 24, 2024 By

Richard Fredenburg’s experience on the safety and state rules side of backup generators goes back almost 30 years.

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Answer consumers’ propane safety questions

September 12, 2024 By

Use technology to answers questions consumers have about propane safety.

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How real-world scenarios stretch the application of code

July 18, 2024 By

It’s a tough decision to stretch a code written in black and white when the real-world situation is not nearly so defined.

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Innovation in gas regulators

June 25, 2024 By

With regulators that provide underpressure shutoff, propane professionals can rely on a mechanical device to make an out-of-gas determination.

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