Propane not ultra-hazardous product

February 1, 2007 By John McCoy

Recently, the propane industry has been under attack from members of the plaintiff’s bar alleging that propane is an ultra-hazardous product.

This article is tagged with government, Guest column, John McCoy, propane, propane safety, safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

Safety inoculation against liability flu

January 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

The other day my doctor recommended I get a flu shot. I declined, rationalizing that I have given up most of my bad habits, exercise daily and am in fine shape.

This article is tagged with carbon monoxide, Guest column, health, jay johnston, liability, PERC, propane safety, safety, safety and training, training and posted in Current Issue

Inspecting cylinder integrity

January 1, 2007 By John McCoy

Many of my legal cases deal with cylinders, which need to be recertified 12 years after the date of manufacture. After that, recertification is required every five years by visual review or 10 years by hydrostatic testing.

This article is tagged with Battelle, cylinders, Guest column, John McCoy, legal, propane cylinders, propane marketers, safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

Successful companies hire competency

January 1, 2007 By Carl Hughes

The most successful propane companies are comprised of highly competent people who work together towards a common objective. But what do we mean by competency and how do we discern the traits of a potential employee regarding their level of competence? What competencies are most important?

This article is tagged with business, Carl Hughes, employees, Guest column, hiring, human resources, productivity, propane companies, safety and posted in Current Issue

Aggressive competition in passive shut-offs

January 1, 2007 By LP Gas

A hose or fixture malfunction while filling or emptying a propane transport tank can create an explosive situation, and equipment manufacturers are aggressively debating which passive shut-off technology is better, complete with dueling testimonials.

This article is tagged with Blue Star Gas, Department of Transportation (DOT), hoses, propane safety, propane technologies, regulatory, safety, safety and training, Sam McTier, smart-hose technologies, technology and posted in Current Issue

Winter driving safety lessons learned

December 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

It’s no secret that we who live with winter driving hazards use our experience to survive.

This article is tagged with bobtails, fleet, Guest column, jay johnston, liability, safety, safety and training, training and posted in Current Issue

P+R+O+O=F of Performance

December 1, 2006 By LP Gas

A two-year study of propane vapor regulators has determined that age has little effect on the performance of first- and second-stage regulators, but it plays a significant role in how well single-stage devices work.

This article is tagged with Battelle, Gas Technology Institute, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane safety, RegO, regulator, regulators, regulatory, Roy Willis, safety, safety and training, technology and posted in Current Issue

Mirror, mirror on the wall

November 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

While first intentions should always be to get the customer to comply with safety standards, real world situations can call for tough decisions.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), customer service, Guest column, jay johnston, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety and training, safety training, training and posted in Current Issue

Rally ’round the bobtails

October 1, 2006 By Patrick Hyland

They are at it again. The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has published yet another proposed increase for the infamous bobtail tax.

This article is tagged with bobtail, bobtails, Department of Transportation (DOT), government, Guest column, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Patrick Hyland, propane industry, safety and posted in Current Issue

Fishing for world peace and safety

October 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

My first real vacation in seven years was a fishing trip this summer in the Canadian wilderness with some diverse and distinguished individuals.

This article is tagged with business growth, business safety, Guest column, jay johnston, leadership, propane, safety, safety and training and posted in Current Issue

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