Tag: propane audit readiness

OSHA Charges New Mexico Firm for Wrongful Firing of Pipeline Inspector

Termination of safety‑concerned employee underscores need for stronger whistleblower protections in propane and gas infrastructure projects The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered a New Mexico‑based construction company to reinstate and compensate an inspector it fired after he raised safety concerns during a gas pipeline installation at an Oklahoma… Continue reading OSHA Charges New Mexico Firm for Wrongful Firing of Pipeline Inspector

NFPA 2026 Code Changes Push Propane Companies Toward Digital Safety Systems

New Compliance Expectations Are Raising the Bar for Propane Operators The propane industry is entering a new era of compliance as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) rolls out updates to its 2026 safety codes. While many revisions focus on documentation, inspection procedures, and reporting standards, the broader message is clear: paper-based systems are becoming… Continue reading NFPA 2026 Code Changes Push Propane Companies Toward Digital Safety Systems

Documenting Refusals and Unsafe Conditions Without Making Them Worse

Most propane companies don’t get into trouble because of a dramatic incident. They get into trouble months later, when a routine service call turns into a complaint, a claim, or a lawsuit, and the paperwork doesn’t hold up. Customer refusals, blocked access, altered appliances, and unsafe site conditions are common realities in field operations. The… Continue reading Documenting Refusals and Unsafe Conditions Without Making Them Worse