Conflicting agendas collide
March 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston
Managing risk requires commitment, focus and an effort to balance agendas that seem in conflict. The propane industry is not immune to conflicting agendas.
Read More Adding ‘additional insureds’
February 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston
Is it safe to add additional insureds to your policy? The answer is yes, if you want access to the terminal or the opportunity to continue doing business with that commercial customer. However, it is advisable to choose your additional insured partners carefully.
Read More Letter to the Editor
January 1, 2008 By LP Gas
In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve.
Read More Safety Angels Where Commerce Fears to Tread
January 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston
In the Frank Capra classic It’s a Wonderful Life, an angel is sent down to shepherd and protect one of the flock. Through insight and intervention, Clarence the angel earns his wings by looking out for George Bailey, a man who has lost sight of his priorities and purpose.
Read More ‘The Tool Man’ gone astray
December 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
There is a badge of courage and the stamp of stupidity related to most do-it-yourselfers who dream of being Tim The Tool Man. I have worn both over the past few years taking on my share of home-improvement projects.
Read More Accidents still haunt industry
November 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Product transfer safety has been a hot topic. As a result, a great deal of safety focus has been placed on improving equipment, procedures and training.
Read More Remember to fall back to safe practices
October 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Furnaces are being turned on for the first time, and the flow of propane service and delivery begins again in volume.
Read More To sleeve or not to sleeve cylinders
September 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
The propane industry has come a long way with grilling safety.
Read More Sweet dreams and safe results
August 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Because of the nature of my work, I am exposed to many nightmares when it comes to propane accidents. I see the press releases citing injuries, inaccurately stating probable cause, quoting innuendo from neighbors and trying the case in the media.
Read More Traditions, trade shows and picnics
July 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
Jim Murray stood back to soak in the view of hundreds of customers milling about the annual Ray Murray Open House at the Lee Mass corporate compound.
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