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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Natural gas regulators serve as model for safer propane systems

November 5, 2020 By Randy Warner

Do some “out of the box” thinking by looking into nontraditional technology that can assist you in providing additional levels of safety for your customers.

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Train your employees on how to respond in an emergency. Photo by LP Gas staff

Review safety protocols with employees

August 31, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Employee training and ongoing improvement are critical safety priorities. Use this guide to review some of your safety protocols with employees.

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This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

Educating personnel, the public about face seal inspection

April 13, 2020 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what your customers should know about face seal inspection requirements in the 2020 edition of NFPA 58.

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