From left: Johnny Hill, regional manager of operations, Florida Public Utilities; Mike Wojtuniak, owner of Engineer Permits Inc. in Deland; Luke Flynn, Central Florida Building & Inspectors; Karen Chasez, mayor of DeBary; Jeff Householder, president, CEO and chairman of the board of directors, Chesapeake Utilities Corp.; Jim Pappalardo, DeBary council member; Patricia Stevenson, DeBary council member; and Jeff Sylvester, senior vice president, COO, Chesapeake Utilities. Photo by Hillary Turlington for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Chesapeake Utilities breaks ground on safety training facility

February 15, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The facility in DeBary, Florida, will be modeled after Chesapeake Utilities’ Safety Town training facility in Dover, Delaware.

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RegO employees receive hands-on training on regulators in SEPATEC's regulator lab. Photo courtesy of Southeast Propane Alliance

RegO employees train at SEPATEC

February 13, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

RegO brought together its sales teams for a two-day training program at the Southeast Propane Alliance Technical Education Center (SEPATEC).

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Work safely in cold weather

February 2, 2024 By Benny Gay

Benny Gay, vice president of operational support at ThompsonGas, provides tips and reminders to work safely in cold weather.

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Flame adjustment knobs may be incorrectly labeled on the grills, posing a fire hazard.

Propane grills recalled due to fire hazard

January 11, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notice for Traeger Flatrock Flat Top Grills powered by propane.

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A photo review process is key to resolving container compliance issues. (Photo: eyecrave productions/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Document propane container installations

November 10, 2023 By Shawn Litchfield

By detailing what photos your field team should take, you’ll ensure that your business is meeting NFPA 58 requirements for propane container installations.

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Safety minute: Confirming odorant in propane

October 26, 2023 By Benny Gay

The process of recognizing the presence of propane odorant must begin well ahead of the product reaching the customer container.

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PHMSA proposes updates to gas distribution pipeline regulations

October 16, 2023 By LP Gas

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to strengthen gas distribution pipeline regulations.

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Only registered inspectors can qualify hazardous materials cargo tanks. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Perform successful DOT inspections

September 28, 2023 By LP Gas

Registered inspectors must earn specific qualifications with the U.S. Department of Transportation to enforce the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

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Complete thorough system leak checks

September 14, 2023 By Benny Gay

System leak checks are among the most important tasks propane marketers perform. They must be completed accurately and thoroughly.

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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.

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