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Safety guidance for the propane industry, covering codes, training, incident prevention and safe handling practices.

  • World Propane Contest For Best New Safety Technology

    (November 26, 2019) — By Bill Stomp… Propane is an amazingly versatile fuel, but as a combustible fuel, it requires strict safety requirements. Unfortunately, a simple Google search will reveal many very recent incidents where the unsafe use of propane has taken lives and decimated houses, businesses, families, and dreams. As a dad of three daughters and one son, I know that all of our hearts ache when we hear the very real recording of a little girl calling 911 and, through tears, pleading, “Please help, my daddy is on fire!” It is an unspeakable tragedy, especially if industry safety precautions have failed her. In addition to the personal, human aspect of safety issues, there is also the very real, negative impact they can have…
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  • Truck Safety: Before, During, and After The Sale

    (November 2019) — Amid the process of building, selling, and servicing propane trucks of all kinds, there is a group of professionals who dutifully go about their work every day to make sure the roads will be safe as thousands of propane trucks go out to take care of customers’ needs. “This past winter was rough and the people who keep everything rolling really need to be recognized,” said Tim Schweppe, general manager—propane division at Arrow Tank and Engineering (Cambridge, Minn.), “I will start with my better half (in the workplace), Kelly Schlickenmayer, our production manager, and his crew. He is the ‘absolute No. 1 premier’ production manager and a lifeline to so many people in the industry who have relied on him to carry…
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  • Safety Advisory Issued For Unapproved Foreign-Made DOT Cylinders

    (November 11, 2019) — The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) recently issued a Safety Advisory Notice to inform the public, industrial gas stakeholders, and relevant government officials, of the risks associated with requalifying, filling, and transporting cylinders bearing the DOT specification markings ‘‘DOT 4E’’ or ‘‘DOT 4BA’’ that were produced by a company located in Thailand by the name of Metal Mate. Metal Mate does NOT have an approval from PHMSA to manufacture cylinders to DOT specifications; therefore, cylinders marked with the Metal Mate name are not DOT specification cylinders . These cylinders must NOT be used to transport hazardous materials in commerce to, from, or within the United States, or on a United States-registered aircraft. These…
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  • PERC Restructures Safety, Education, and Compliance Team; Hires New Staff

    (October 17, 2019) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently added four new staff members to guide its restructured Safety, Education, and Compliance team . This team will develop and deploy educational and compliance materials to meet the challenges that employers face while addressing the educational needs of a changing workforce. The goal is for education, training, and compliance materials to be available in shorter programs, with a variety of easy-to-use delivery and documentation options. PERC will also have the capability to produce materials in-house, providing a faster turnaround time so that code and regulatory changes can be addressed, and customization of educational and training materials is available to states and companies. “Safety and training are a key focus and top priority for…
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  • PERC Hires Staff For New Safety, Education, and Compliance Team

    WASHINGTON (August 29, 2019) – In an effort to provide world-class training and education for the propane industry and also users of propane, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has created a four-member internal team to meet the dynamic needs of ensuring the most professional development and deployment of these resources and has added four new staff members to guide its restructured Safety, Education, and Compliance team. This team will develop and deploy educational and compliance materials to meet the challenges that employers face while addressing the educational needs of a changing workforce. The goal is for education, training, and compliance materials to be available in shorter programs, with a variety of easy-to-use delivery and documentation options. PERC will also have the capability to…
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  • Reduce Liability Exposure By Implementing Proper Safety Measures

    Can you recall these popular adages? “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” “Safety doesn’t happen by accident.” Proverbs such as these likely resonate with the majority of propane marketers who understand the very existence of their business hinges on one critical factor—safety. Sayings like these stand the test of time because they serve as practical reminders to be careful, to play it safe, to not become complacent. Safety underpins everything as it relates to the overall success of a propane business. In a recent seminar, trial attorney John G. Hansen of McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC, a national catastrophic fire and explosion law firm, pointed out how many gallons would need to be sold to…
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  • Baltimore Terminal: Designed for Speed, Convenience, Safety

    (August 14, 2019) — To learn what transport drivers want from a terminal, two of the principals of Tri Gas & Oil (Federalsburg, Md.) got in a transport truck and experienced it firsthand. That paid dividends when the company decided to build a new propane bulk terminal in Baltimore for its newly launched affiliate, Mid-Atlantic Rail Services (MARS). “We are a discerning buyer,” says Nash McMahan, president of Tri Gas & Oil. He and his father Keith McMahan, chairman and CEO of Tri Gas & Oil, spent time in the transport truck before beginning the project. Based on what they saw, he says, “We wanted to provide high-speed loading, ease of getting in and out of the facility, and a facility drivers will want to…
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  • Workplace Safety Reinforced At 6th Annual ITA Event

    The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) hosted its sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day in Washington, D.C. June 11, an event serving as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the value of operator training, and the need for daily equipment inspections. “As the North American forklift market continues to be an important component in the economy and supply chain, the need for safety in the workplace becomes even more prevalent,” said Scott Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing at CLARK Material Handling Co. and chairman of ITA. “National Forklift Safety Day provides the yearly opportunity to gather industry experts and government officials to reinforce the importance of ongoing safety education and training.” Elected officials, safety experts, and industry representatives…
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  • Cylinder Storage Cabinets Provide Safety, Security, Image Quality

    Cylinder storage cabinets can provide not only safety and security, but also long-lasting good looks that help propane marketers create and reinforce a good image and merchandise their products. American Standard Mfg. (ASM; Central Bridge, N.Y.) has been manufacturing gas cylinder storage and merchandising cabinets since 1990. Today, in the propane category, the company offers in-stock availability and can custom configure cabinets to the customer’s needs. Available from stock are 17 models of 20-lb cylinder exchange cabinets and 20 models of forklift cylinder cabinets. All forklift cylinder storage cabinets are designed to make compliance with NFPA simple and affordable. David Day, CEO of ASM, suggests that propane marketers and equipment distributors consider the following questions when choosing the cabinet that is right for them. What…
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  • Tank Monitors Improve Efficiency, Safety, Customer Retention, Suppliers Say

    Tank monitors are going to continue to gain ground in the next few years, suppliers of tank monitoring systems and services told BPN. They said that while no more than 5% of tanks in the U.S. are monitored currently, 35% or more of tanks could provide a suitable return on investment on a tank monitor today and more will be able to do so in the next few years. At least two suppliers said all tanks will have monitors in the future. They explained that tank monitors have been getting more affordable, consumers have come to expect to have information available on demand, and propane marketers have been gaining experience with the technology and the benefits it provides. The suppliers shared several tips that will…
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  • PERC and NPGA Lower Barriers To Workforce, Consumer Safety Education

    A variety of new safety resources have been made available to propane marketers over the last several months. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) have created tools with the goal of lowering barriers associated with workforce education and certification. In addition, PERC has updated some of its residential consumer safety education materials and provides safety education courses and materials for external markets such as HVAC/plumber professionals and propane autogas technicians. The workforce safety education resources include blended learning, which combines online training with classroom work; the addition of refresher training and a recurrent CETP Certification process; and the transition to subject specific training. These resources are focused on streamlining training and lowering educational barriers for the industry….
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  • Share Hurricane Safety Tips With Propane Customers

    (September 10, 2018) — Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. On average, 12 tropical storms, six of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. In the Central Pacific Ocean, an average of three tropical storms, two of which become hurricanes form or move over the area during the hurricane season, from June 1 to November 30 each year. Guam, the Northern Marianas and Micronesia experience typhoons all year round but the main season in July through November with a peak from mid-August to mid-September. Over a typical 2-year period, the U.S. coastline is struck by an average of three hurricanes, one…
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