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Industry leaders share essentials of propane safety training

June 22, 2026 By LP Gas

The LPG Editorial Board shares what they would include if they were to launch a propane safety training facility.

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This article is tagged with Christensen Inc., Christina Armentano, Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, Dennis Halverson, Ferrellgas, June 2026, Leslie Anderson, Michelle Bimson-Maggi, Mike Walters, Paraco Gas, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), propane industry, safety, safety training, Superior Energy Systems, training and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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From CETP to PEP, propane industry revamps training program

June 20, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The industry’s employee training program is in transition. You could even say the Propane Education & Research Council is putting some pep in the program’s step.

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This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), June 2024, PERC, propane industry, safety training and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Drivers of higher insurance costs are supply chain disruptions and more expensive equipment. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Safe operations rewarded by insurance providers

September 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Consider taking a proactive approach in daily processes with these action items that could impact a propane marketer’s standing with its insurance company.

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This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), insurance, liability, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety, safety and training, safety training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

VR training is best suited for a classroom setting where students can learn from each other. (Photo courtesy of NextWave Safety Solutions, Inc.)

Virtual reality to train proper protocol for routine propane tasks

June 14, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) will make virtual reality safety training available to all members of the propane industry.

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This article is tagged with Lyndon Rickards, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety, safety training, training, virtual reality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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.

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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

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Conference highlights tips for educating, training employees

April 27, 2022 By Carly Bemer

As companies become creative in hiring approaches, providing proper training to new employees is critical to maintain the industry’s reputation for safety.

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This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Rocky Mountain Propane Association, safety signals, safety training, Suburban Propane, ThompsonGas, Tom Clark and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Prioritize safety discussions

March 14, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow describes some techniques for successful safety meetings that can be used by propane professionals.

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This article is tagged with Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, safety training, Stuart Flatow, Superior Plus Energy Services and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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PERC discusses latest technology at 2018 National Trainer’s Conference

February 8, 2018 By Allison Kral

The Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Stuart Flatow gives LP Gas a rundown on the latest technology it offers propane retailers.

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This article is tagged with PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane technology, Safety Trainer’s Conference, safety training, Stuart Flatow, technology, video and posted in Featured Video

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Propane safety training program held in New York

September 15, 2016 By Allison Kral

Professionals and volunteers involved with propane-related emergency activities throughout New York participated in the Emergency Responder Training Program.

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This article is tagged with New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Northeast, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety training, state association and posted in News

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New York retailer educates firefighters about LP gas

November 17, 2015 By Kevin Yanik

Rich Muellerleile, president of Star Gas Products Inc., delivered a firefighter training session on LP gas to the…

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This article is tagged with education, events, New York, New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA), Northeast, safety, safety training, state association, training and posted in News