How to handle a premature valve closure

August 2, 2019 By Ernie Reed

Ernie Reed describes equipment propane retailers can use to prevent the liquid internal valve from snapping shut during LPG product transfer.

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Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

In the Know: Safety tips when facing severe weather

August 1, 2019 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources outlines the steps propane retailers should take when severe weather is threatening their operations.

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Root cause analysis can ward off accidents

July 30, 2019 By John McCoy

John V. McCoy offers a holistic approach to accident response at your propane business.

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Safety initiatives to deploy during National Safety Month

July 29, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains how tips from this year’s national safety event apply to improving safety at your propane operation.

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Many of the approved programs target drivers and service technicians. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

PERC awards workforce development grants

July 23, 2019 By LP Gas

State associations lead efforts to promote employment opportunities in the propane industry to the next wave of employees.

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LP Gas team members, from left, Joe McCarthy, Ellen Kriz and Allison Barwacz visit with WESROC Monitoring Solutions’ Brad Andersen, Chet Reshamwala and Steve Ingalsbe, as well as Boehlke Bottled Gas’ Chad Kroening, during the Young Gassers reception at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Photo courtesy of Jason Clark of RegO and the Young Gassers.

Faces & Places: June 2019

July 22, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from recent propane industry events

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The digital imposter threatening your online presence

July 19, 2019 By Joe Dysart

Prevent a hacker from penetrating your company website and protect against other damaging attacks on your digital platforms.

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Pros4Care calls for prostate cancer advocacy

July 18, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A propane-rooted organization stretches to “all walks of life” to fight prostate cancer.

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Communicating effectively during times of crisis

June 27, 2019 By Roger Rosenbaum

Roger Rosenbaum, a news reporter and crisis counselor, offers tips on handling challenging front-line situations at your propane operation.

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Upgrading your human resources functions

June 26, 2019 By Christopher Caywood

Automating the clerical work at your propane operation can make time for value-creation activities.

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