Only registered inspectors can qualify hazardous materials cargo tanks. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), regulations, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Complete thorough system leak checks

September 14, 2023 By Benny Gay

System leak checks are among the most important tasks propane marketers perform. They must be completed accurately and thoroughly.

This article is tagged with Benny Gay, propane safety, safety, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Workplace wellness improves safety outcomes

August 28, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Healthy employees make better decisions, which result in a safer workplace. But companies tend to overlook mental health in estimations of workplace wellness.

This article is tagged with employee safety, safety, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Forklift safety begins with trained employees who understand their job functions. (Photo: kali9/E+/Getty Images)

Make a habit of propane forklift safety

August 17, 2023 By Benny Gay

Propane marketers must ensure training of anyone handling a propane forklift cylinder and the integrity of each cylinder.

This article is tagged with Benny Gay, propane safety, safety, safety signals, ThompsonGas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

10 safety checks to complete during the off-season

July 13, 2023 By Benny Gay

Safety checks to complete during the off-season include looking for hazards and worn-out equipment, and evaluating maintenance and housekeeping.

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Digital platforms can evaluate technician performance. (Photo: ipuwadol/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Streamline cathodic protection testing, documentation

May 22, 2023 By Brent Cammett

NFPA 58 requires routine cathodic testing for underground propane tanks from 2011 and newer.

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Attendees of PERC’s National Propane Education & Training Conference learned the latest about safety training methods and best practices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

PERC: Accreditation promises to overhaul safety programming

April 7, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held its 2023 National Propane Education & Training Conference in Orlando, Florida.

This article is tagged with Bridget Kidd, education, Eric Kuster, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety signals, safety training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Small businesses are often targeted in cybercrime due to having older technology and a lack of security personnel. (Photo: KanawatTH/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Protect physical, digital propane infrastructure

February 27, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Propane infrastructure can face threats at different levels of the supply chain. Learn how to mitigate those operational threats.

This article is tagged with cybersecurity, Eric Sears, homeland security, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane infrastructure, safety signals, security, weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Technology assists propane personnel with safety documentation

January 26, 2023 By Alex Burns

Getting back to a job site to correct errors is a huge challenge. How do you ensure your technicians get the job done right the first time?

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, propane safety, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Winter often brings more interruption-of-service calls. (Photo: knowlesgallery/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

3 essential protocols for interruption-of-service calls

November 9, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

As cold weather envelops regions across the country, propane companies can expect more frequent interruption-of-service calls.

This article is tagged with P3 Propane Safety, safety signals, winter and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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