PHMSA issues odorant-related safety alert
July 29, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a safety alert on the risks associated with the under-odorization of liquefied petroleum gas.
Read More New hours-of-service rules for truck drivers in effect
July 23, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
New federal regulations designed to improve safety by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect on July 1.
Read More EPA investigates use of propane as unapproved refrigerant
July 2, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns of potential safety hazards related to the use of propane or other refrigerants in home air conditioning systems.
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OSHA eyes compliance-date extension of crane operator certification requirements
May 31, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) announced its intent to extend the compliance date for the crane…
Read More Manchester Tank issues safety bulletin
October 17, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Manchester Tank issued a safety bulletin on Oct. 2 after it identified a thread seal issue on 100-pound cylinders that can result in leaks.
Read More L.P. Transportation CEO receives safety award
June 16, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Art Ogden of L.P. Transportation received the Howard Card Safety Award at the New Jersey Propane Gas Association’s (NJPGA) annual meeting.
Read More FRA issues odorant fade advisory
May 24, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a safety advisory to ensure a sufficient level of odorant remains in the LPG throughout the transportation cycle.
Read More West Virginia explosion leads to improved safety requirements
March 2, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Progress has been made in U.S. Chemical Safety Board recommendations.
Read More 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 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.
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