AmeriGas is seeing the fastest growth in the people mover segment of the autogas market, including school buses and public transit. (Photo by Brian Grimm)

Autogas: AmeriGas pursues ‘growth segment’ of the industry

July 31, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Brian Grimm, director of national accounts for AmeriGas, is leading a team focused on the developing propane autogas market.

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Communicate about carbon monoxide

January 6, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow encourages propane retailers to share carbon monoxide safety messages with customers repeatedly since it’s not always common sense.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, delta liquid energy, Eastern Propane & Oil, education, Paraco Gas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Gas water heaters recalled due to CO hazard

November 17, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Usines Giant Factories propane and natural gas water heaters equipped with Emerson control valves were recalled due to a potential valve failure.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, Maryland, product recall, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), water heaters and posted in News

Propane-powered equipment helps workers reduce CO emissions

January 11, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Propane equipment reduces the amount of CO emissions to which workers are exposed, according to the Propane Education & Research Council.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in From the Magazine, News

Carbon monoxide: Dangers and devices for detection

June 16, 2016 By Timmie McElwain

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and not detectable by human senses, and it shouldn’t be confused with carbon dioxide.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Taking action against the silent killer

May 1, 2007 By John McCoy

Carbon monoxide poisoning has earned the notorious designation as the silent killer because it is colorless, odorless and silent.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, Guest column, John McCoy, odorization, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane heaters, propane industry, propane safety, regulatory, safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

Window of opportunity

April 1, 2007 By Patrick Hyland

The Industrial Truck Association says internal combustion engine forklift sales in 2006 rose to 85,038, the fourth consecutive year of growth in U.S. factory shipments of the largest forklift category in the market.

This article is tagged with autogas, carbon monoxide, EPA, forklift, forklifts, Guest column, Industrial Truck Association (ITA), motor fuel, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Patrick Hyland, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane fuel and posted in Current Issue

Safety inoculation against liability flu

January 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

The other day my doctor recommended I get a flu shot. I declined, rationalizing that I have given up most of my bad habits, exercise daily and am in fine shape.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, Guest column, health, jay johnston, liability, PERC, propane safety, safety, safety and training, training and posted in Current Issue

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