TAG: Safety First column

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

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Know your first responders

March 16, 2020 By

Stuart Flatow advises propane marketers to build relationships with first responders to ensure the best outcome in the event of an emergency.

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Propane professionals collaborate on safety issues at the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo by Tyler Gunter

Conference facilitates safety, training improvements

February 4, 2020 By

Industry events, like the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference, provide for needed communication about workforce training and safety initiatives.

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Neglecting safety issues can give you the blues

January 30, 2020 By

Damage control isn’t the best marketing strategy, but a commitment to safety is “marketing gold.” Don’t shy away from relaying safety messages to customers.

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Stay up to date on safety tech

December 19, 2019 By

Randy Warner, the product safety manager at Cavagna North America, details how technology is playing an increasingly important safety role.

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The risk of a static electricity incident increases in the winter due to lower humidity. Photo: chasdesign/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Snuffing the static electricity spark

December 10, 2019 By

Stuart Flatow explores how the cold weather during the winter heating season heightens the risks of static electricity for propane marketers.

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Understanding the heart of the propane system

November 11, 2019 By

Randy Warner takes a look at the ins and outs of regulator design to ensure propane marketers are using this important piece of equipment safely.

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The snowcat bobtail from Ebbetts Pass Gas Service. Photo courtesy of Ebbetts Pass Gas Service

Winterize your customers for the heating season

October 25, 2019 By

Stuart Flatow offers safety tips propane marketers should make sure their customers hear each year to ensure safe use of propane during peak season.

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ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

Creating a safety culture at your propane operation

September 17, 2019 By

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America offers workplace safety advice that every propane retailer should know to build a safety culture.

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Vehicles like this 1961 Chevrolet propane grain truck require regular inspection. Photo by Alan Gibbons

Prioritizing safety in the ag market

August 29, 2019 By

Using propane on the farm is commonplace, but it presents a unique set of challenges to farmers and propane marketers alike.

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