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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at an industry responder conference. Photo by Larry Dombrowski/Logica 3

Know your first responders

March 16, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

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 Randy Warner

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 Stuart Flatow

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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