Cylinder inspection, requalification a vital public safety measure

March 29, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

The inspection and requalification of cylinders is critical, and personnel must be trained to identify unsafe cylinders before filling them.

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Educate and protect propane tank customers

November 30, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Many do not understand the safety responsibilities that come with tank ownership, and the industry should educate those customers on safety and maintenance.

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Dave Latourell speaks on teaching propane emergencies effectively

February 5, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

Dave Latourell gives a brief overview of the information he presented to the 116 attendees at the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference.

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Tucker Perkins shares PERC’s 2020 plans

February 3, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

President and CEO of the PERC, Tucker Perkins, shares with LP Gas magazine what goals his company wants to accomplish in 2020.

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Attendees in one of the three breakout sessions of the conference, “New Curriculum for New Employees,” hosted by PERC’s Emily Wood. Photo by Tyler Gunter

PERC highlights safety training, CETP updates at conference

January 30, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

The topics of discussion at the conference ranged from propane emergencies to code updates, but what piqued the most interest was the updated Certified Employee Training Program (CETP).

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PERC president, CEO discusses importance of National Safety & Trainer’s Conference

January 28, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

President and CEO of PERC, Tucker Perkins, discusses the importance of the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference with LP Gas magazine.

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Provide employees with advancement opportunities to make sure a job doesn't become stale. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Planning today to secure a safer future

November 12, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy details why it’s important for propane marketers to apply safety measures now to prepare for what tomorrow might bring.

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Vehicles like this 1961 Chevrolet propane grain truck require regular inspection. Photo by Alan Gibbons

Prioritizing safety in the ag market

August 29, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Using propane on the farm is commonplace, but it presents a unique set of challenges to farmers and propane marketers alike.

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PERC announces forklift safety resource on National Forklift Safety Day

June 11, 2019 By Dillan Kanya

PERC unveiled its forklift safety resource for National Forklift Safety Day, outlining various rules to keep in mind when operating propane forklifts.

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safety placard 1075. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Strategy is key to effective safety training

June 6, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner offers tips to propane marketers for developing an effective training program that is worth the investment.

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