Understand enforcement’s perspective on mergers

June 15, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenberg offers an overview of how violations and penalties are handled after an ownership transition.

This article is tagged with insurance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

The ultrasonic meter measurement does not include mechanical or moving parts. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

How meters measure gas

May 9, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what you need to know about gas meters, including the latest developments in measurement technology.

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

Lessons learned during field inspections of propane operations

March 30, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections.

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, propane bobtails, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Strengthen the security of physical, digital infrastructure

March 2, 2023 By Randy Warner

Taking time to think about your security plans, both physical and digital, can make a difference in keeping your facilities and data safe.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, cybersecurity, homeland security, propane infrastructure, Randy Warner, Safety First column, security, weather and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Dig into transfer bulkhead design

February 2, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg looks at how safety and technological development in the propane industry have impacted transfer bulkhead design.

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), North Carolina, propane valves, RegO, safety, Safety First column, Texas Railroad Commission and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Propane terminology to know

January 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Out of gas, interruption of service, leak check, pressure test: What do they mean? Randy Warner reviews propane terminology you need to know.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

This propane tank is placed too closely to a retail storage and services building. (Photo by Richard Fredenburg)

Avoid common code violations when installing propane containers

December 2, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg advises propane retailers: Follow the rules for tank and dispenser locations, and everyone will be safer.

This article is tagged with dispensers, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Know the safety features of propane autogas systems

October 26, 2022 By Randy Warner

Learn key safety features of propane autogas equipment with an overview from Randy Warner, product safety manager for Cavagna North America.

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

Understand automatic changeover regulators

August 12, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains the functions of an automatic changeover regulator and how to operate multi-cylinder systems safely.

This article is tagged with Cavagna Group, propane appliances, propane cylinder, Randy Warner, regulators, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Cultivating a place to learn

August 4, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council is directing industry members to its Learning Center for propane industry safety and training information.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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