OSHA issues COVID-19 emergency temporary standard

November 5, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard for protection from COVID-19.

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Flexible metallic connectors play critical safety role

November 4, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane safety expert Randy Warner explains the safety functions of flexible metallic connectors that run from regulator to service valve.

This article is tagged with regulators, safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Harbor Freight Tools recalls portable propane heaters for repair

November 3, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice for about 19,000 Bauer forced-air portable propane heaters.

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Avoid rollovers: Keeping bobtails ‘shiny side up’

October 14, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

Heating season means more driving and a greater risk of bobtail rollovers. Stuart Flatow explains ways propane marketers can work to avoid rollovers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, bobtail drivers, driver safety, drivers, heating season, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

From left are figures 1 and 2. (Images courtesy of Cavagna North America)

Renewing relief valves safely

September 9, 2021 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains how cartridge-style relief valves can offer safety advantages when it comes to propane container pressure.

This article is tagged with safety, Safety First column, valves and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

‘Our Amazing Farm’ supports propane safety

August 18, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

The interactive website, “Our Amazing Farm,” supports the Propane Education & Research Council’s national agricultural safety initiative.

This article is tagged with CHS Inc., PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Safety First column, Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

3 ways documentation data can quantify compliance

July 15, 2021 By Alex Burns

A safety documentation system is critical to meet regulatory codes, maintain compliance and keep everyone on the same page.

This article is tagged with compliance, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Reduce workplace injuries: Avoid overexertion, slips, trips and falls

July 1, 2021 By Stuart Flatow

Don’t miss issues that can pose hazards, potentially leading to a slip, trip, fall or overexertion and resulting in serious injury.

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National Forklift Safety Day 2021 highlights workplace safety

June 8, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

The Industrial Truck Association is holding its eighth annual National Forklift Safety Day on June 8 to raise safety awareness for forklifts.

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Sail Energy operates retailers across five states, including Maine’s Murray-Heutz Oil & Propane. Photo courtesy of Sail Energy

LPG Spotlight: Sail Energy

February 23, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Energy company Sail Energy developed sophisticated coronavirus protocols to ensure customers’ and employees’ health and safety across the Northeast.

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