Propane terminology to know

January 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Out of gas, interruption of service, leak check, pressure test: What do they mean? Randy Warner reviews propane terminology you need to know.

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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.

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Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

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MPSC names new executive director

July 7, 2022 By Jesse Khalil

The Missouri Propane Safety Commission (MPSC) appointed Derek Poe as its executive director. Poe brings with him 15 years of industry experience.

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Cylinder inspection, requalification a vital public safety measure

March 29, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

The inspection and requalification of cylinders is critical, and personnel must be trained to identify unsafe cylinders before filling them.

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Educate and protect propane tank customers

November 30, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Many do not understand the safety responsibilities that come with tank ownership, and the industry should educate those customers on safety and maintenance.

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Dave Latourell speaks on teaching propane emergencies effectively

February 5, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

Dave Latourell gives a brief overview of the information he presented to the 116 attendees at the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference.

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Tucker Perkins shares PERC’s 2020 plans

February 3, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

President and CEO of the PERC, Tucker Perkins, shares with LP Gas magazine what goals his company wants to accomplish in 2020.

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Attendees in one of the three breakout sessions of the conference, “New Curriculum for New Employees,” hosted by PERC’s Emily Wood. Photo by Tyler Gunter

PERC highlights safety training, CETP updates at conference

January 30, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

The topics of discussion at the conference ranged from propane emergencies to code updates, but what piqued the most interest was the updated Certified Employee Training Program (CETP).

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PERC president, CEO discusses importance of National Safety & Trainer’s Conference

January 28, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

President and CEO of PERC, Tucker Perkins, discusses the importance of the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference with LP Gas magazine.

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