Building a safety culture that works

July 26, 2026 By Bryan Wendt

Bryan Wendt, operations and safety manager at CHS Inc., introduces himself as the new author of the Safety First column.

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National Safety Month highlights workplace safety priorities

June 26, 2026 By Randy Warner

June is National Safety Month, an opportunity for organizations to strengthen safety culture using resources from the NSC.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, drivers, fleet, June 2026, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane industry, Randy Warner, safety, safety first, workplace safety and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

North Carolina issues stop-sale order for propane cylinder refilling device

May 28, 2026 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg examines safety concerns with a refillable propane cylinder system.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), May 2026, North Carolina, propane cylinders, propane industry, propane retailers, safety, safety first and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

How gas metering is transforming

April 23, 2026 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner takes a look at traditional and modern gas meters.

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Requirements for propane generator system installation

February 22, 2026 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains the importance of backup generators in the propane industry and the requirements for installation.

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Protecting underground tanks with impressed current cathodic protection

January 25, 2026 By Richard Fredenburg

Impressed current cathodic protection uses power from the grid or a local source and applies it to containers or pipelines.

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Preventing regulator freeze-up

December 20, 2025 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner shares how to prevent regulator freeze-up in propane operations in cold environments.

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Avoid issues with wheel stops and temperature correction

November 20, 2025 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg shares safety considerations for propane professionals to keep in mind for the winter season.

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Understanding certification standards for propane products

October 25, 2025 By Randy Warner

Randy warner shares the difference between UL vs. ASME certifications.

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What the LP Gas Code says about installing, testing cathodic protection systems

September 20, 2025 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg encourages propane professionals to keep underground propane tanks in mind.

This article is tagged with cathodic protection, safety, safety first, Safety First column, September 2025, underground tanks and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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