Safety in your backyard: Some situations all too real
August 1, 2013 By Jay Johnston
Throughout my career as an insurance agent and safety advocate, I have struggled with local complacency in the propane industry when it comes to safety.
Read More PHMSA issues odorant-related safety alert
July 29, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a safety alert on the risks associated with the under-odorization of liquefied petroleum gas.
Read More New hours-of-service rules for truck drivers in effect
July 23, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
New federal regulations designed to improve safety by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect on July 1.
Read More Simple terms can help underscore damaging results of small neglect
July 8, 2013 By Jay Johnston
Safety ideas must be real to employees or they don’t get it. Draw big pictures of damage that can result from small neglects, and you will get their attention.
Read More EPA investigates use of propane as unapproved refrigerant
July 2, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns of potential safety hazards related to the use of propane or other refrigerants in home air conditioning systems.
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New York latest to host propane Industry Responders Conference
June 13, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The New York and North Carolina state propane associations held Industry Responders Conferences this month.
Read More 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…
Read More Two states hosting propane-specific first responder events
May 8, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
A pair of propane-related first responder events will take place next month in the states of New York…
Read More Texas retailer educates firefighters about propane
May 6, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Sharp Propane has made an active effort to provide extra education to local fire departments in Bastrop and Austin, Texas.
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