Safety resource for propane companies launches

February 15, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

PropaneSafetyPro.com offers expert reviews, updates and revisions of safety plans, policies and procedures, security plans and operations manuals.

NPGA: ‘More serious opponent’ targets gas stoves

February 3, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association has 60 days to comment on the Department of Energy’s proposed rulemaking about gas stoves.

This article is tagged with Department of Energy (DOE), energy legislation, legislation, Louisiana, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Steve Kaminski, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Dig into transfer bulkhead design

February 2, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg looks at how safety and technological development in the propane industry have impacted transfer bulkhead design.

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), North Carolina, propane valves, RegO, safety, Safety First column, Texas Railroad Commission and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

P3 Propane Safety hires safety consultant

February 1, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

John Horner has joined the safety services team of P3 Propane Safety as a senior consultant of training and safety. He is currently based in Texas.

This article is tagged with compliance, P3 Propane Safety, people news, safety, Texas, training and posted in News

January 2023: Fatal work injuries

January 19, 2023 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for January 2023 focuses on fatal injuries in the U.S.

This article is tagged with employee safety, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane market metrics, safety, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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Set underground lines safely

January 2, 2023 By John McCoy

Propane marketers routinely set new systems at residential, commercial and industrial customer locations. Follow these steps to avoid striking a utility.

This article is tagged with Legal Brief, propane safety, safety, underground tanks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

This propane tank is placed too closely to a retail storage and services building. (Photo by Richard Fredenburg)

Avoid common code violations when installing propane containers

December 2, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg advises propane retailers: Follow the rules for tank and dispenser locations, and everyone will be safer.

This article is tagged with dispensers, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Empower your employees to respond during emergencies

November 1, 2022 By Patrick Hardy

Here’s how to transform employees into emergency responders – not bystanders, according to Patrick Hardy, founder and CEO of Hytropy Disaster Management.