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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘Our Amazing Farm’ supports propane safety

August 18, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

The interactive website, “Our Amazing Farm,” supports the Propane Education & Research Council’s national agricultural safety initiative.

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Reduce workplace injuries: Avoid overexertion, slips, trips and falls

July 1, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

Don’t miss issues that can pose hazards, potentially leading to a slip, trip, fall or overexertion and resulting in serious injury.

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Diagram courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Propane containers play key role in safe system operation

April 26, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane containers are vital to a propane system, and there are several things to consider when sizing a container, such as its vaporization rate.

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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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Prevent water from freezing in your propane

March 2, 2021 By Randy Warner

One challenge winter presents to propane retailers is water in the gas, which causes the regulator to freeze up in customers’ tanks.

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The NOAA expects a slightly warmer winter this year. Photo: iStock.com/ziggy1

Shovel snow safely and keep warm in frigid temperatures

January 18, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

When shoveling snow, as a customer or employee, it is important to take the necessary steps to stay safe and warm this winter.

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