Workplace fatalities fall in 2017
February 1, 2019 By LP Gas
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reports 43 fewer workplace fatalities occurred in 2017 than in 2016.
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The propane industry’s 2018 year in review
December 6, 2018 By Brian Richesson
Brian Richesson, editor in chief of LP Gas, breaks down the notable happenings of 2018, including a look at the progressing Line 5 pipeline story.
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OSHA releases final crane rule; compliance deadline Dec. 10
November 6, 2018 By Clara Richter
The National Propane Gas Association says it is reviewing the rule, which covers propane field technician operators in one specific scenario.
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Reassess your work to enhance safety
October 23, 2018 By LP Gas
Reassessing how you complete your tasks could increase safety.
Read More NPGA submits comment against crane rule to OSHA
July 9, 2018 By Joe McCarthy
The 244-page comment urges the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to exclude the operation of cranes in the delivery or retrieval of propane containers from the regulation.
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Ensuring safety with well-trained employees
January 29, 2018 By Jay Johnston
The propane industry has long labored at the task of effectively training employees.
Read More OSHA issues proposal to extend crane rule compliance deadline
September 1, 2017 By Clara Richter
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to extend the compliance deadline for crane operator certification by one year to Nov. 10, 2018.
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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.
Read More Asking ‘Why?’ to enhance safety
June 24, 2016 By Jay Johnston
My toddler-aged grandchildren are constantly asking “Why?” I get frustrated when I forget the importance of asking “Why?” […]
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Clarifying OSHA’s revised propane container labeling requirements
February 18, 2016 By Brian Richesson
Revised propane container labeling requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have caused some industry confusion.
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