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Department of Labor urges safety during trench and excavation work

August 4, 2025 By LP Gas

11 trench-related fatalities have been reported in 2025.

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Injury cost estimator underscores importance of a safety culture

July 17, 2025 By Richard Fredenburg

OSHA tool can help an owner determine how much it might cost their company to cover certain workplace accidents.

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NTSB recommends expansion of gas detector use

June 28, 2025 By John McCoy

John McCoy dives into the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into an industrial explosion, which led to a new report.

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Grants, shake-ups and the trajectory of the Trump administration

May 8, 2025 By Nicholas Edward

Nicholas Edward of the National Propane Gas Association says early appointments suggest a shift that may benefit industries like propane and other clean fuels.

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This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transportation (DOT), energy policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), government, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), propane exports, propane marketers, propane retailers, regulatory, renewable propane, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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Labor Department advances heat safety rulemaking process

June 13, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Department of Labor is taking steps to address the dangers of workplace heat, moving closer to publishing a proposed rule on heat safety.

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Drivers of higher insurance costs are supply chain disruptions and more expensive equipment. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Safe operations rewarded by insurance providers

September 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Consider taking a proactive approach in daily processes with these action items that could impact a propane marketer’s standing with its insurance company.

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Propane industry celebrates National Forklift Safety Day

June 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Industrial Truck Association celebrated National Forklift Safety Day with a discussion of updated safety guidelines from OSHA.

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Energy Partners’ senior leadership team, from left: DeWayne O’Brien, Bridget Mentel, Paula Lemmon, Tucker Eslinger, Bob Dube, Debbie Dube, Amber Stark, Michael Henry and Kim Job. (Photo by DeWayne O’Brien)

LPG Spotlight: Energy Partners

February 20, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Since its founding, Montana-based Energy Partners has added to its customer and employee experiences with technology and incentives.

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Supreme Court blocks OSHA vaccine mandate

January 14, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay on an OSHA standard requiring certain employers to enforce COVID-19 vaccination or testing and face coverings.

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LP Gas coverage of COVID-19

January 13, 2022 By LP Gas

LP Gas reports news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and compiles guidance for propane marketers from industry associations and other sources.

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