OSHA extends compliance date for crane operator certification, to develop new rule

October 7, 2014 By Kevin Yanik

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule that extends the deadline for crane operator…

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Certain jobs are best left to a professional – that’s you

August 1, 2014 By Brian Richesson

In early discussions about a new propane industry safety program on the potential dangers of do-it-yourself gas projects,…

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Hearing on crane operator certification scheduled for next month

April 17, 2014 By LP Gas

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) will host a public hearing May 19 at 9:30 a.m. in…

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Ferrellgas challenges citations from 2013 Blue Rhino plant incident

March 26, 2014 By LP Gas

Ferrellgas says it is contesting citations totaling $73,000 levied by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) following…

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Mobile crane operators perform a vital, visible role

June 6, 2013 By Brian Richesson

May 26 marked the anniversary of a tragedy in the propane industry, as two Ferrellgas employees were electrocuted when their crane contacted a power line.

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Safety oversight rests with individual company leadership

June 4, 2013 By Jay Johnston

There are at least three types of oversight: external regulatory oversight, internal company oversight and employee decision-making oversights.

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OSHA eyes compliance-date extension of crane operator certification requirements

May 31, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced its intent to extend the compliance date for the crane…

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Consumer confidence in propane tied to trained, certified workforce

June 1, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

NFPA requirements, DOT compliance, motor carrier rules, OSHA standards, fuel gas code provisions: The list of rules and regulations to which today’s retail propane marketer must comply can seem endless.

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Managing, documenting reseller compliance makes business sense

June 1, 2012 By LP Gas

Your business is insured and your safety policies are in compliance, but what about resellers, who retail or distribute your products?