PHMSA encourages use of alternative training methods even when testing is not possible during the pandemic. Photo by LP Gas staff

Create a culture of safety at your company

May 24, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

The process of establishing a safe work culture begins with management’s support for the safe employee practices.

This article is tagged with May 2024, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Create a clear safety education strategy

May 2, 2024 By Randy Warner

A clear strategy and execution plan will add value to an education program at your company. Find out how to implement one.

This article is tagged with April 2024, cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Use backup generators safely

March 28, 2024 By Randy Warner

Regulator placement is critical yet often overlooked in installations of backup generators, according to Randy Warner of Cavagna North America.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, CHS Inc., February 2024, generators, March 2024, power generation, propane generators, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

How to test a regulator

December 7, 2023 By Randy Warner

The system tests needed to confirm proper operation of the regulator are often referred to as flow and lock-up tests.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, December 2023, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, regulator, regulators, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Stay up to date on tech

November 16, 2023 By Randy Warner

Technology plays an increasingly important safety role. Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains why it’s so important to stay updated.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, mobile app, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column, tank monitoring, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Propane professionals must “watch out for No. 1” to stay safe when filling cylinders. (Photo courtesy of NCDA & CS)

Stay safe when installing, filling propane containers

November 13, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Management’s support is key to employees accepting and implementing self safety when installing or filling propane containers.

This article is tagged with propane safety, propane tanks, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Insurance contributes to propane safety

October 12, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Site inspectors and insurance companies share the same concern for propane safety. Both want safe propane installations that protect life and minimize losses.

This article is tagged with insurance, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Lock-up occurs when demand for propane downstream stops. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

What to know about propane regulator lock-up

August 29, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains the importance of propane regulator lock-up as well as its safety implications.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, regulator, regulators, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Be sure to understand the revisions in the next edition of the NFPA 58 LP gas code that are most relevant to your propane operation.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, regulations, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Flanged internal valve in the closed position. (Image courtesy of Cavagna Group)

How internal valves support safe bobtail deliveries

July 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, product safety manager at Cavagna North America, discusses the operation and safety of internal valves on propane bobtails.

This article is tagged with Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, PERC, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

TAG: Safety First column