Don’t let safety become a secondary concern
February 9, 2012 By LP Gas
The propane industry is going through tough times when it comes to safety.
Read More Adjust your actions to affect propane safety
January 6, 2012 By LP Gas
It has been my personal experience over the past 59 years that you can’t change the past, and regret is a wasted emotion. That said, we can learn from the past and adjust our actions and inactions to affect change.
Read More Verifying presence of odorant protects customers, marketers
December 12, 2011 By LP Gas
A common issue that can create a basis for liability in defending gas explosion cases is the level of odorant in the gas as it is emitted into the atmosphere. When people who are injured in a gas explosion testify that they did not smell gas, the focus immediately turns to the odorant in the gas.
Read More American Welding & Tank cited for ammonia tank safety violations
November 3, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
DOT fines company about $3.9 million for violating federal hazardous materials safety standards.
Read More Times are tough, problems exist in ongoing pursuit of success
November 2, 2011 By LP Gas
Lately I’ve been frustrated with propane safety. I guess it’s because I care.
Read More Success stories should motivate marketers to reach safety standards
October 5, 2011 By LP Gas
So often we safety folks focus on accidents as examples to educate and inform with prevention in mind. Occasionally we focus heavily on the negative and forget how much positive stuff is going on out there. Sometimes we fail to recognize the true purpose – safe product transportation, delivery and service.
Read More CHS participates in Minnesota propane safety demonstrations
September 8, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Propane marketers learned crucial rules for safely and effectively handling propane emergencies at an Industry Responders’ Conference in White Bear Lake, Minn.
Read More Small segment of managers, employees, customers cause big problems
September 8, 2011 By LP Gas
The old 80/20 rule applies across the board with everything we do. I believe that 80 percent of your problems come from 20 percent of your managers, employees and customers.
Read More Propane companies should maintain control over their safety solutions
September 8, 2011 By LP Gas
Over several decades of having the privilege and honor to represent members of this industry when they are faced with stakes claims and lawsuits, a trend has developed that should not be ignored.
Read More Emergency responder conference unites firefighters, propane industry
August 9, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Nearly 175 firefighters and propane industry professionals joined forces at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls, N.Y.
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