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Simple terms can help underscore damaging results of small neglect Posted on 08 Jul 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Safety ideas must be real to employees or they don’t get it. Draw big pictures of damage that can result from small neglects, and you will get their attention. Read more»

Safety oversight rests with individual company leadership Posted on 04 Jun 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

There are at least three types of oversight: external regulatory oversight, internal company oversight and employee decision-making oversights. Read more»

Relieve workplace stress with a little fun Posted on 17 Apr 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

During end-of-winter months, employee fatigue is a major concern for state executives, safety directors and human resources professionals alike. Read more»

Corporate structure, fear often mask need to discuss safety practices Posted on 05 Mar 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

When your safety commitments are visible, you are less likely to be accused of being the emperor with no safety clothes. Read more»

Accident-free environment leads to competitive insurance premiums Posted on 08 Feb 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The insurance industry has had its ups and downs, and the past is littered with insurance companies that failed to make a profit insuring propane marketers. Read more»

Take precautions to avoid not-at-fault accidents Posted on 10 Jan 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

The last thing a propane marketer needs is an expensive not-at-fault accident that impacts his insurance rates and damages the company’s bottom line. Read more»

Overlooking oldest exposures equals problems for marketers Posted on 07 Nov 2012 in the Current Issue categories.

If you look hard and often enough, you can see safety in numbers. Read more»

Safety culture thrives when companies embrace employees Posted on 04 Oct 2012 in the Current Issue categories.

The greatest challenge in any work environment is to create a culture where self-esteem is tied to the safety process. Read more»

How safety plays a role in profitable growth Posted on 17 Sep 2012 in the Current Issue categories.

Sustainability is a big buzzword in the propane industry these days. Read more»

Propane companies can maintain compliance by recognizing the good, bad Posted on 01 Aug 2012 in the Current Issue categories.

We make our own luck by respecting safety standards and company policy to the point of consistent compliance. Read more»