Developing new safety standards

May 19, 2022 By Randy Warner

Technological development contributes to improved product safety. However, sometimes the standards that are put in place lag behind the technology.

This article is tagged with Cavagna Group, new products, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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Prioritize safety discussions

March 14, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow describes some techniques for successful safety meetings that can be used by propane professionals.

This article is tagged with Iowa, Iowa Propane Gas Association, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, safety training, Stuart Flatow, Superior Plus Energy Services and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Reasons for tagging propane tanks vary depending on the appliances in use. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane system red tags ensure safety

March 10, 2022 By John McCoy

John McCoy evaluates the best practices for tagging propane systems and explains why red tags ensure safety for everyone involved.

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9 safe-driving rules to remember

February 24, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner encourages propane retailers to remember these nine safe-driving rules as the entry-level driver training program rolls out.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column, truck drivers and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Growing safer using technology

February 10, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow evaluates how the propane industry has fully embraced technology and improved safety and training as a result.

This article is tagged with mobile app, mobile technology, P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety and training, Safety First column, Stuart Flatow, technology, training, ValvTect, webinar and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages

February 3, 2022 By John McCoy

John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always.

This article is tagged with John McCoy, legal, Legal Brief, McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, propane legal issues, safety and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Product certifications: How we know propane products are safe

January 27, 2022 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner details the process of how propane products are tested and certified for use by retailers to provide propane energy.

This article is tagged with Cavagna North America, certification, product recall, Randy Warner, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Communicate about carbon monoxide

January 6, 2022 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow encourages propane retailers to share carbon monoxide safety messages with customers repeatedly since it’s not always common sense.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, delta liquid energy, Eastern Propane & Oil, education, Paraco Gas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Vehicle camera connector creates single-feed view

December 29, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Samsara’s Camera Connector connects side, rear and interior vehicle camera feeds to Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud.

This article is tagged with bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, new products, safety, truck drivers, video and posted in New Products

Securing DOT security plans

November 24, 2021 By Eric H. Leskinen

Having a written security plan for your propane company is crucial to meeting important Department of Transportation requirements.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), litigation, P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety signals, security and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

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