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Understanding certification standards for propane products

October 25, 2025 By

Randy warner shares the difference between UL vs. ASME certifications.

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Why Ferrellgas is embracing new training standards early

August 1, 2025 By

Ferrellgas President Tamria Zertuche shares the company’s commitment to safety.

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Injury cost estimator underscores importance of a safety culture

July 17, 2025 By

OSHA tool can help an owner determine how much it might cost their company to cover certain workplace accidents.

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Changes coming to temperature compensation requirements

February 2, 2025 By

Richard Fredenburg, LP gas engineer at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Standards Division, talks incoming changes to temperature-compensated dispensing.

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The role of technology in propane safety 

December 22, 2024 By

Looking ahead to 2025, it’s clear that technology will continue to play a vital role in shaping the propane industry.

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Proper propane tank placement and installation

November 28, 2024 By

California retailer Wildhorse Propane & Appliances offers practical advice for installing propane tanks.

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Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

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Assessing the pros and cons of various educational methods

December 18, 2018 By

Choosing the right educational method is almost as important as making sure your team receives training. Assess the pros and cons of each before embarking on a training program.

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Safety in your backyard: Some situations all too real

August 1, 2013 By

Throughout my career as an insurance agent and safety advocate, I have struggled with local complacency in the propane industry when it comes to safety.

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Adjust your actions to affect propane safety

January 6, 2012 By

It has been my personal experience over the past 59 years that you can’t change the past, and regret is a wasted emotion. That said, we can learn from the past and adjust our actions and inactions to affect change.

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