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Propane marketers in the United States must be good multitaskers and project managers. After all, there are hundreds of regulatory requirements you must comply with at all times to keep your customers, employees, and company protected. These requirements include DOT cylinder requalification, which is required every 5–12 years. One of the most frequent types of […]

The P3 Compliance System integrates with a variety of back-office software including ADD Systems, AgVantage, AWE, Blue Cow, Cargas, and FuelMor. Propane marketers can seamlessly navigate from their back-office software to the P3 Compliance system in seconds, at the touch of a button. P3’s integrations with these back-office software platforms provide the following benefits to […]

Technology Assists Propane Personnel with Safety Documentation Originally published in LP Gas Magazine in January 2023 Let’s face it: Providing service in the propane industry is difficult. Schedules are hectic, technicians don’t love paperwork, and there’s never enough time for training. These barriers result in a shocking error rate in propane safety documentation. Getting back […]

Read our latest feature in LP Gas Magazine about how propane providers are using the latest technology from P3 Propane to assist in safety documentation. “By using technology for entry of critical safety documentation, you can: Provide clarification and guidance on desired information within form fields. Reduce error rate by providing multiple-choice answers instead of […]

For both ASME and DOT containers, the distance from any building’s openings, external sources of ignition, and intakes to direct vented gas appliances or mechanical ventilation systems are critical considerations. Maintaining an efficient and effective process that allows your drivers to identify container location violations and your management to remediate them is critical. Many companies […]

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires a leak check to be completed after an interruption of service has been restored. Whenever you are made aware of an interruption of service, it’s critical your employees respond the same way every time. This means a standardized policy and training for all involved. Documenting out-of-gas situations and […]

As the weather cools down, you can expect more frequent interruption of service situations. Does your company have a solid plan in place to respond to, resolve, and document these calls? Here are 3 things you need to have to set your company and employees up for success: Top Things that Propane Companies Need to […]

Whether you have recently begun using cranes or boom trucks at your propane business or have been utilizing them for years, it’s critical that proper safety inspections are performed and documented on a regular basis. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be complicated. This blog post will go into detail about how, why, and when to […]

Running a propane business means juggling a lot. Daily operations, customer service, safety training, you name it! There’s plenty to think about and meeting regulatory requirements is just one top priority along with a very long list of other priorities. The good news is that there are tools you can use to make meeting your […]

If you’re in the propane business, you’ve likely heard about Policies & Procedures here and there. But if you’re wondering why it’s critical for your company to have them and what makes them so important, the safety experts at P3 Propane Safety have you covered. Policies & Procedures 101 Policies can be considered the “big […]