Industry leaders share essentials of propane safety training
Imagine you’re launching your own propane safety training facility. What is one thing that you would make sure to include as part of the training?
“Proper documentation. Documentation would include pictures as well.”
– Dan Richardson, President & CEO, Conger LP Gas, Tifton, Georgia
“Gas meter training is so important. How to use a meter properly, calibrate it, where not to store it and how to respond to an odor call. Both propane technicians and firefighters need this critical training, and they need to know how to tell people to get out and stay out when there is a suspected leak.”
– Leslie Anderson, President & CEO, Propane Gas Association of New England, Portland, Maine
“If I were building a propane safety training facility, I’d make sure it included role-playing and hands-on exercises that put employees in real-world situations, from customer conversations to high-pressure decision-making. In our industry, safety is not just about knowing the procedure but being able to apply it calmly and professionally in the moment.”
– Michelle Bimson Maggi, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Ferrellgas, Liberty, Missouri
“I would Include hands-on, real-world training. Safety is not just about knowing the procedures; it’s about building confidence, awareness and the ability to respond calmly and correctly in real situations. Experience in the field is one of the greatest teachers.”
– Christina Armentano, Executive Vice President & COO, Paraco Gas, Rye Brook, New York
“I think providing proper PPE training and tools is essential to our employee safety.”
– Dennis Halverson, Propane Product Manager, Christensen Inc., Richland, Washington
“The number one thing you have to have as part of a training facility is the ability to have live demonstrations and do hands-on training.”
– Mike Walters, Vice President, Safety & Fleet, Superior Energy Systems, Columbia Station, Ohio
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