How to handle a premature valve closure

August 2, 2019 By Ernie Reed

Ernie Reed describes equipment propane retailers can use to prevent the liquid internal valve from snapping shut during LPG product transfer.

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Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

In the Know: Safety tips when facing severe weather

August 1, 2019 By Tamera Kovacs

Propane Resources outlines the steps propane retailers should take when severe weather is threatening their operations.

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Safety initiatives to deploy during National Safety Month

July 29, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner explains how tips from this year’s national safety event apply to improving safety at your propane operation.

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safety placard 1075. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Strategy is key to effective safety training

June 6, 2019 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner offers tips to propane marketers for developing an effective training program that is worth the investment.

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Key details about the driver of the tractor-trailer were revealed during the case. Photo: iStock.com/ThomasShanahan

A teaching moment on trucking accidents

May 29, 2019 By John McCoy

A $100 million trucking verdict sheds light on the importance of training drivers and steps to take in the event of an accident.

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Best safety practices include using security cameras and badge entry systems. Photo: iStock.com/Casper1774Studio

Propane retailers can reduce risk by assessing hazmat training

May 21, 2019 By Brent Cammett

Brent Cammett, a senior consultant of safety and training at P3 Propane Safety, answers three important safety questions when it comes to hazmat training.

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ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

What safety documents are in your filing cabinet?

May 7, 2019 By Jerry Schimmel

Having proper safety documentation is critical to protect your propane company, your customers and your employees.

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Propane safety director highlights policies, procedures and software

March 21, 2019 By Joelle Harms

Ray Collins, Sapp Bros‘ propane safety director, discusses the company’s use of P3 Software to instruct employees on its safety policies.

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Reduce risk of workplace violence

March 18, 2019 By LP Gas

Developing and implementing a plan for active shooter/armed assailant situations is crucial to the safety of your operation.

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Lyndon Rickards of Eastern Propane & Oil, center, participates in a panel discussion at the National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in San Antonio. Randy Warner is second from left. Photo by Joelle Harms

Advocating for workforce education

March 4, 2019 By Randy Warner

National Safety & Trainer’s Conference brings safety stakeholders together for invaluable conversation on workforce education.

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