Stay true to core values
July 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston
Safety is often touted as a core value in the propane industry.
Read More Keep proactive mentality
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
There has been a lot of press in the propane industry lately about the new manual and training DVD prepared by PERC regarding static electricity or static discharge, which can result in an accident at propane-transfer sites. This potential hazard can occur during tank transport at the terminal, the bulk tank operations or at customer sites when cylinders and tanks are being filled. The new manual and training DVD describe why this is a risk that the industry needs to become sensitive to. It also spells out what can be done to minimize this potential risk to our employees and our customers.
Read More Your risk of criminal liability
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The phrase corporate criminals evokes images of the high-profile financial meltdowns at Enron, Worldcom and Tyco, as well as the subsequent convictions of those corporations’ top executives. Criminal liability and jail time are not just reserved for jet-setting executives at Fortune 500 companies, however. Managers in the oil, gas and propane industries face the potential for civil and criminal sanctions from a wide variety of state and federal statutes. Given the often-complex web of laws governing these industries, well-meaning executives can find their company, or themselves, subject to criminal prosecution.
Read More Liberty Propane
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Liberty Propane was founded in July 2003 and remains steadfast in acquiring and operating quality retail propane marketers in attractive geographic regions of the country. Led by an experienced management team and driven by quality top-notch employees, Liberty has established an approach to acquisitions, operations and marketing in which superior value and satisfaction is delivered to customers, employees and business partners on a consistent and timely basis.
Read More Corrosion Defense
June 1, 2008 By LP Gas
New program instructs marketers on key points of cathodic protection
Read More Back to School
June 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Florida firemen, propane marketers team up to perfect gas firefighting techniques and build professional relationships before an emergency occurs
Read More Some things old and new
June 1, 2008 By John McCoy
Industry change has dramatic impact on lawsuits in last 20 years
Read More Taking note of NFPA 58 changes
June 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Here are major differences in the 2008 edition, of interest to marketers
Read More Don’t reinvent the wheel
April 1, 2008 By John McCoy
The practice of a trial lawyer is carried out from a unique vantage point. I have an ability to see the problems that face the industry that result in real conflict. There is enough conflict that people are driven to involve a lawyer to address the matter. In fact, I have a steady diet of problems that face members of?this industry on my desk at all times.
Read More 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.
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