Attendees of PERC’s National Propane Education & Training Conference learned the latest about safety training methods and best practices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

PERC: Accreditation promises to overhaul safety programming

April 7, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held its 2023 National Propane Education & Training Conference in Orlando, Florida.

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The updated program leverages online training modules to make the material more accessible. (Aranga87/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

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PERC Learning Center proves beneficial to retailers

May 6, 2021 By Christopher Caywood

The Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Learning Center is easy to use and tailor to a retailer’s specific operations.

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PERC adopts latest educational strategies

July 3, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

The new approach to education addresses compliance programs, sales training, emergency response and consumer education in addition to CETP training.

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A Hocon Gas employee dons a mask during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of Hocon Gas

COVID-19 adds to the layers of protection propane retailers use in daily operations

June 15, 2020 By James Guyette

Propane providers have long used the latest personal protective equipment to keep everybody safe, and many propane industry members are now routinely wearing masks as they go about their daily business.

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Takeaways from NPGA, PERC webinars on COVID-19

April 3, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Here’s what caught our attention during Propane Education & Research Council and National Propane Gas Association webinars on COVID-19 resources.

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Propane professionals collaborate on safety issues at the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo by Tyler Gunter

Conference facilitates safety, training improvements

February 4, 2020 By Randy Warner

Industry events, like the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference, provide for needed communication about workforce training and safety initiatives.

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