American Welding & Tank cited for ammonia tank safety violations
November 3, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
DOT fines company about $3.9 million for violating federal hazardous materials safety standards.
Read More Times are tough, problems exist in ongoing pursuit of success
November 2, 2011 By LP Gas
Lately I’ve been frustrated with propane safety. I guess it’s because I care.
Read More Success stories should motivate marketers to reach safety standards
October 5, 2011 By LP Gas
So often we safety folks focus on accidents as examples to educate and inform with prevention in mind. Occasionally we focus heavily on the negative and forget how much positive stuff is going on out there. Sometimes we fail to recognize the true purpose – safe product transportation, delivery and service.
Read More CHS participates in Minnesota propane safety demonstrations
September 8, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Propane marketers learned crucial rules for safely and effectively handling propane emergencies at an Industry Responders’ Conference in White Bear Lake, Minn.
Read More Small segment of managers, employees, customers cause big problems
September 8, 2011 By LP Gas
The old 80/20 rule applies across the board with everything we do. I believe that 80 percent of your problems come from 20 percent of your managers, employees and customers.
Read More Propane companies should maintain control over their safety solutions
September 8, 2011 By LP Gas
Over several decades of having the privilege and honor to represent members of this industry when they are faced with stakes claims and lawsuits, a trend has developed that should not be ignored.
Read More Emergency responder conference unites firefighters, propane industry
August 9, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Nearly 175 firefighters and propane industry professionals joined forces at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls, N.Y.
Read More Fire code deadline passes with many tanks still not upgraded
August 9, 2011 By LP Gas
Ten years after stricter fire safety codes were enacted for propane storage tanks, most marketers appear to have met the July 1, 2011 compliance deadline for their own bulk plants.
Read More Grilling with propane remains a year-round safety commitment
August 6, 2011 By LP Gas
We are in the heart of the traditional grilling season, and families throughout America are firing up their propane grills in record numbers. Grilling with propane has become an American tradition.
Read More New odorization requirements proposed in Massachusetts
June 8, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
The Propane Gas Association of New England is working with state officials on the requirements.
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