OSHA expresses intent to extend crane rule deadline

June 5, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration intends to postpone the compliance deadline for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction rule.

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Propane industry leaders respond to supply concerns, plan next steps

May 18, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Increased propane production levels and U.S. export demand tied to decreased domestic demand have put the topic of propane supply at the forefront of many retailers’ minds.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, exports, heating season, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, phil squair, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane exports, propane production, propane supply, Stuart Weidie, supply and pricing, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in News

Roadside vehicle, driver inspection event scheduled in June

May 17, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to sponsor a “roadcheck” enforcement event June 6-8 at locations across the United States.

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Eastern Propane Corp. mourns loss of Shirley Nicholson

May 14, 2017 By Brian Richesson

Shirley Mae Nicholson, wife of Eastern Propane Corp. Chairman Bob Nicholson and mother of Eastern Propane Corp. President Rob Nicholson, died May 12 in Sparta, New Jersey. She was 85.

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Travel goals, takeaways from the Propane Expo

May 12, 2017 By Brian Richesson

As we travel to events, we’re looking for great content to share with our readers – content that can help you, your business and the propane industry.

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Eight reasons why employees choose to leave a company

May 11, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Employee retention is part of the recruitment problem in the propane industry. AmeriGas’ Justine Staub shares top reasons why employees choose to leave a job.

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NPGA requests compliance extension for crane operator rule

May 8, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The National Propane Gas Association called on U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to delay the compliance deadline for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction rule.