Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages

February 3, 2022 By John McCoy

John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane legal issues, safety and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Product certifications: How we know propane products are safe

January 27, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner details the process of how propane products are tested and certified for use by retailers to provide propane energy.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, certification, product recall, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Communicate about carbon monoxide

January 6, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow encourages propane retailers to share carbon monoxide safety messages with customers repeatedly since it’s not always common sense.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, delta liquid energy, Eastern Propane & Oil, education, Paraco Gas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Vehicle camera connector creates single-feed view

December 29, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Samsara’s Camera Connector connects side, rear and interior vehicle camera feeds to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, new products, safety, truck drivers, video and posted in New Products

Securing DOT security plans

November 24, 2021 By Eric H. Leskinen

Having a written security plan for your propane company is crucial to meeting important Department of Transportation requirements.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), litigation, P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety signals, security and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

OSHA issues COVID-19 emergency temporary standard

November 5, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard for protection from COVID-19.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Department of Labor (DOL), health, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety and posted in COVID-19, News

Flexible metallic connectors play critical safety role

November 4, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane safety expert Randy Warner explains the safety functions of flexible metallic connectors that run from regulator to service valve.

This article is tagged with regulators, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Harbor Freight Tools recalls portable propane heaters for repair

November 3, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for about 19,000 Bauer forced-air portable propane heaters.

This article is tagged with product recall, propane heaters, safety, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and posted in News

Avoid rollovers: Keeping bobtails ‘shiny side up’

October 14, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

Heating season means more driving and a greater risk of bobtail rollovers. Stuart Flatow explains ways propane marketers can work to avoid rollovers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, heating season, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Renewing relief valves safely

September 9, 2021 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains how cartridge-style relief valves can offer safety advantages when it comes to propane container pressure.

This article is tagged with safety, Safety First column, valves and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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