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Celebrating a career based on serving and protecting industry members Posted on 29 Dec 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

Like the rising and setting sun, we all have people in our lives on whom we can count. They lead by example and shed light on how to do what... Read more»

Are you doing your part to keep equipment safe, reliable in the field? Posted on 26 Nov 2014 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Hundreds of millions of small propane cylinders are inspected, properly filled and put into safe use every year. These inspections are important, as manufacturers, wholesale suppliers, retail refillers, exchange cabinet... Read more»

Food truck safety incident reminds stakeholders to remain vigilant to exposures Posted on 25 Sep 2014 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Propane has always been a safe, portable fuel that perfectly serves the fast-food industry. There was a time when food trucks were referred to as roach coaches and could generally... Read more»

Are you compromising safety for the sake of protecting gallon sales? Posted on 01 Aug 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

As many of you know, I have been monitoring a situation since last summer when a 500-gallon tank was up against the wall of a convenience store, with the propane... Read more»

Developing your company’s employees will improve leadership, safety Posted on 06 Jul 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

I believe the best formula for success within any business lies in its ability to train, inspire and motivate proactive compliance and internal initiative through individual development. You can hire... Read more»

Rail safety and the propane industry Posted on 23 Jun 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

The railroad’s responsibility runs only so far and then we’re on the clock. When Ayn Rand wrote “Atlas Shrugged” in the 1950s, there was great consternation about rail efficiency and... Read more»

Safety suffers when propane users are forced to take extreme measures Posted on 01 Apr 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

These are tough times for the propane industry. In truth, this winter has been a strain on retail marketers who have struggled to keep up with demand, dealing with shortage... Read more»

Lead with moral authority and stay safe Posted on 24 Jan 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

Make an effort to change your ways or continue to show indifference It seems every day we find a media story about a politician or business leader who has lost... Read more»

Liability threats await companies that choose to look the other way Posted on 15 Oct 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Safety can be a huge factor in achieving growth due to the perceived cost of training and customer compliance. While most companies do their best to train and help customers... Read more»

Safety in your backyard: Some situations all too real Posted on 01 Aug 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Throughout my career as an insurance agent and safety advocate, I have struggled with local complacency in the propane industry when it comes to safety. Read more»