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The evolution of propane safety

June 26, 2017 By Jay Johnston

When it comes to propane safety, times have changed. Here’s how.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), jay johnston, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Providing for the safety of customers

June 15, 2017 By Richard Fredenburg

It seems that some people who operate propane dispensers either are not properly trained on how to fill cylinders, or they are ignoring their training.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), propane cylinder, propane safety, safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

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How to better focus on driver safety

June 15, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

America’s roads have become a dangerous place, forcing propane retailers to adapt in a variety of ways.

This article is tagged with Co-Alliance, driver safety, Lytx Inc., Mike Hayden, PERC, Premier Cooperative, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Course teaches drivers how to handle accident reports

June 5, 2017 By Clara Richter

A course developed by CarriersEdge uses a four-step process to teach drivers the safety procedures and legal responsibilities that follow an accident.

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Flame King recalls refillable 1-pound propane cylinders

May 30, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Flame King notified U-Haul that its refillable 1-pound propane cylinder is subject to an immediate safety recall.

This article is tagged with California, Flame King, propane cylinders, recall, recalls, regulatory, safety, safety and training, safety recall, U-Haul and posted in News

Protect your bottom line with safety investments

May 22, 2017 By Jay Johnston

It’s time to view safety costs as a way to protect your bottom line.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, jay johnston, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Roadside vehicle, driver inspection event scheduled in June

May 17, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to sponsor a “roadcheck” enforcement event June 6-8 at locations across the United States.

This article is tagged with driver safety, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), safety, safety and training and posted in News

Session offers propane industry insights into motor vehicle accidents

April 22, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at Lytx Inc., explored the causes of motor vehicle accidents in the propane industry during an educational session at the Propane Expo.

This article is tagged with accidents, bobtails, education, Lytx Inc., propane vehicles, safety, safety and training, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, technology, trucks and posted in News

Co-Alliance highlights propane driver safety issues

April 14, 2017 By Allison Kral

Co-Alliance’s Mike Hayden discusses the company’s biggest safety issues with driving, as well as how the company is working to improve employee safety.

This article is tagged with Co-Alliance, driver safety, employee safety, Mike Hayden, safety, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, video and posted in Featured Video

Roush CleanTech recalls modified Ford vehicles

March 31, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Roush CleanTech recalled several 2015-17 Roush-modified Ford vehicles equipped with Generation 4 propane autogas conversion kits.

This article is tagged with autogas, Ford, propane autogas, recall, recalls, regulatory, Roush CleanTech, safety, safety and training and posted in News

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