Kuster (top left), Rickards (top right), Wood (bottom left) and Hanson (bottom right)

PERC restructures safety team, hires four staff members

September 9, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) added four new staff members to guide its restructured safety, education, and compliance team.

This article is tagged with Eric Kuster, Lyndon Rickards, people news, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, Tucker Perkins and posted in News

Be sure to track cathodic testing compliance. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Maintaining compliance with cathodic testing requirements

September 6, 2019 By Brent Cammett

Review this checklist to evaluate if your company has the documentation and practices in place to meet NFPA 58 cathodic protection requirements

This article is tagged with cathodic protection, NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, safety, safety signals and posted in Featured

Vehicles like this 1961 Chevrolet propane grain truck require regular inspection. Photo by Alan Gibbons

Prioritizing safety in the ag market

August 29, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Using propane on the farm is commonplace, but it presents a unique set of challenges to farmers and propane marketers alike.

This article is tagged with propane safety, safety, Safety First column, Stuart Flatow and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

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Moving forward with truck safety

August 13, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

New bobtail designs mitigate back up risks and enhance all-around bobtail safety.

This article is tagged with Blueline bobtail, Jason Soulon, John Hawkins, safety, truck supplement, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Maintaining clean and properly placed placards should be done daily. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Tuning up your bobtail for peak performance

August 6, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Follow a thorough maintenance checklist regularly to keep your company’s bobtail fleet up and running efficiently year round.

This article is tagged with bobtail, Department of Transportation (DOT), Jason Soulon, safety, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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.

This article is tagged with In the Know, propane resources, safety, Tamera Kovacs, weather and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

Photo courtesy of the National Safety Council

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.

This article is tagged with cannabis, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Warner, safety, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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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