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Senior Consultant of Safety and Training P3 Propane Safety announced that it has added another Senior Consultant, Brent Cammett, to its safety and training team. Brent has over 20 years of experience in the industry with all types of safety training. He is a certified CETP/PEP instructor, proctor, and skills evaluator and a certified Smith […]

Did you know that the Department of Transportation Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 172.802) requires companies that transport hazmat to have a written security plan? Experts estimate that 30% of propane companies do not have a DOT security plan. A security plan and proper training is essential to avoid safety hazards and ensure that […]

Reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal, plaintiffs in a 2014 food truck explosion reached a $160 million settlement this year. This is the largest pre-verdict settlement in PA state court history. So, what happened In 2014 a food trucks outdated propane cylinder exploded in Philadelphia, killing two people, severely burning three, and injuring others. Civil […]

Compliance with NFPA regulations is essential for propane companies to avoid fines and keep employees and customers safe. In 2011, NFPA 58 was altered to include new cathodic testing requirements for underground tanks. Has your company completed testing for the year? Cathodic Testing for Underground Tanks Cathodic testing and documentation is required under NFPA 58, […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) defines hazardous materials (hazmat) as substances that are capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. Propane falls under this category, which means your company is required to meet the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to ensure that all hazmat is packaged and […]

Avoid Risk, Safeguard Assists When it comes to priorities for propane marketers, safety is certainly a top priority. Despite safety?s critical role in the overall success of a propane business, many marketers still rely on outdated or inconsistent protocols in the fi?eld. Without consistent safety policies and procedures that transverse all locations and technicians, marketers […]

P3 Propane Safety is pleased to announce that two of our services, the P3 Compliance System and P3 Duty to Warn, are now endorsed NPGA Affinity Program Providers. Learn all about the program from the announcement, released on February 1, 2018:   NPGA Announces Affinity Endorsement of the P3 Compliance System and P3 Duty to […]

Duty to Warn is an annual risk mitigation process for propane dealers to inform customers of important propane safety information. Educating your customers about the proper use and storage of propane, as well as how to detect warning signs of a gas leak, can significantly reduce the risk of propane-related hazards?reducing your company?s risk. If […]

What is the difference between a leak check, pressure test, leak test, and GAS Check?? 1. Leak Check An operation performed on a gas piping system to verify that the system does not leak. 2. Pressure Test An operation performed to verify the gastight integrity of gas piping following its installation or modification. 3. GAS […]

What is P3? P3 is a web-based software program utilized to develop a highly accurate internal auditing process. The software provides real-time safety documentation and follow-up reporting for your company?s risk management and compliance. What can it do for your business? Analyzes each and every propane safety and compliance document Detects all safety documentation that […]