Lock-up occurs when demand for propane downstream stops. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

What to know about propane regulator lock-up

August 29, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner of Cavagna North America explains the importance of propane regulator lock-up as well as its safety implications.

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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

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Enbridge talks Line 5 during NPGA webinar

August 16, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Enbridge’s Line 5 light crude oil and natural gas liquids pipeline continues in operation today despite challenges the company faces in Michigan and Wisconsin.

This article is tagged with Enbridge, Line 5, Michigan, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), rail, safety, webinar, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

Photo of Paula Gant of GTI Energy with Ben Nussdorf of NPGA

GTI Energy president: Take back the energy conversation

July 24, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Discussions prior to Propane Days included Paula Gant of GTI Energy, Michael Rush of the Association of American Railroads and a panel about gas stoves.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, propane technology, rail, renewable energy, renewable propane, safety 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.

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

Faces & Places: April 2023

April 28, 2023 By LP Gas

This month, find images of propane industry professionals at the Propane Education & Research Council’s National Propane Education & Training Conference.

This article is tagged with Eastern Propane & Oil, Florida, Paraco Gas, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety and training, Virginia, Virginia Propane Gas Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Associations, Congress address measures to improve rail safety

April 17, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Steve Kaminski, president and CEO of the National Propane Gas Association, acknowledged a renewed emphasis on rail safety across the country.

This article is tagged with congress, employees, first responder training, hazmat, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), rail, safety and posted in News

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

Lessons learned during field inspections of propane operations

March 30, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections.

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

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