Eastern Propane & Oil’s bulk storage facility in Winchendon, Massachusetts, during the fall of 2021. (Photo by Nathan McShinsky)

A team approach keeps propane plants safe and secure

May 10, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

A collaborative approach that views safety as an integral part of all activities ensures the safety and security of propane bulk plants.

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Prioritize safety discussions

March 14, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow describes some techniques for successful safety meetings that can be used by propane professionals.

This article is tagged with Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, safety training, Stuart Flatow, Superior Plus Energy Services and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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9 safe-driving rules to remember

February 24, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner encourages propane retailers to remember these nine safe-driving rules as the entry-level driver training program rolls out.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Growing safer using technology

February 10, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow evaluates how the propane industry has fully embraced technology and improved safety and training as a result.

This article is tagged with mobile app, mobile technology, P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety and training, Safety First column, Stuart Flatow, Technology, training, ValvTect, webinar and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Product certifications: How we know propane products are safe

January 27, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner details the process of how propane products are tested and certified for use by retailers to provide propane energy.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, certification, product recall, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Communicate about carbon monoxide

January 6, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow encourages propane retailers to share carbon monoxide safety messages with customers repeatedly since it’s not always common sense.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, delta liquid energy, Eastern Propane & Oil, education, Paraco Gas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Flexible metallic connectors play critical safety role

November 4, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane safety expert Randy Warner explains the safety functions of flexible metallic connectors that run from regulator to service valve.

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

Avoid rollovers: Keeping bobtails ‘shiny side up’

October 14, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

Heating season means more driving and a greater risk of bobtail rollovers. Stuart Flatow explains ways propane marketers can work to avoid rollovers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, heating season, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

From left are figures 1 and 2. (Images courtesy of Cavagna North America)

Renewing relief valves safely

September 9, 2021 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains how cartridge-style relief valves can offer safety advantages when it comes to propane container pressure.

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

Propane regulator standards revised

August 23, 2021 By Randy Warner

The Underwriters Laboratories 144 technical standards committee made a standards revision to address inlet pressure and UPSO protection.

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

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