Safety Matters

Upcoming CETP Retirements

September 22, 2026

CETP 4.1 and 4.2 refresher training will retire Dec. 31, 2026, followed by CETP 3.1–3.5, 3.6, and 5.1 on Dec. 31, 2027. Review your training plans now and prepare for these upcoming transitions.

Join PERC's Propane Industry Bulletin on LinkedIn

September 22, 2026

Join PERC’s private Propane Industry Bulletin LinkedIn group for direct access to new resources, programs, tools, events, and important industry updates. Stay connected, share PERC content, and help amplify propane messaging.

Grant Applications Now Open

September 1, 2026

 Starting September 1, applications open for PERC’s HVAC Technical School and Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Programs. Encourage eligible schools to apply for funding and resources that expand hands-on propane education and workforce development.

Load and Unload Transports

September 22, 2026

Learn the components, safety features, hazards, and procedures involved in propane transport operations, including how to safely load transports at terminals and unload them at bulk plants.

Repair and Replace Propane Container Valves and Components 

September 22, 2026

Learn how to safely repair and replace propane container valves and components, identify defective parts, select proper tools, follow key safety precautions, and perform common maintenance procedures.

Unloading Propane Railcars

September 22, 2026

Learn the requirements, hazards, equipment, and procedures for safely unloading propane railcars, including site preparation, PPE, odorization checks, emergency safeguards, and unloading at fixed facilities or with transloaders.

Conducting an Exterior Customer Site Assesment (Spanish)

September 14, 2026

Learn to safely conduct exterior customer site assessments by identifying hazards, evaluating site conditions, and applying NFPA 58 location requirements for ASME tanks, DOT cylinders, and other propane storage containers.

Propane Containers & Valves (Spanish)

August 27, 2026

Learn about the containers, valves, and components commonly used in the propane industry. This program explains common propane containers and valves, what they do, and how they function within propane systems.

Requalifying DOT Cylinders

August 1, 2026

Learn to apply DOT and NFPA 58 requirements for propane cylinder requalification, including inspection, documentation, and marking practices. This program focuses on external visual inspection, the industry’s most common requalification method.

Learning Center - Getting Started Guide

September 22, 2026

PERC’s new Learning Center Getting Started Guide makes it easy to access training, navigate courses, manage your profile, and find helpful resources. Use the guide to get started and make the most of your Learning Center experience.

New Compliance Guide: Inspecting Stationary DOT Cylinders

September 22, 2026

PERC’s new compliance guidance explains how to inspect stationary DOT cylinders filled at the point of use, including NFPA 58 inspection timelines, documentation and marking requirements, and when not to apply a RIN.

Weather Safety Videos

August 27, 2026

With hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires affecting communities nationwide, remind customers how to stay safe with propane during severe weather. Share PERC’s weather safety webpage for videos and resources that help protect people and property.