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.

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

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.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, regulator, regulators, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, 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

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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.