Bush seeks funds for carrier safety
April 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The feds want states to beef up their watch of hazmat carriers, and they’re asking Congress for hundreds of millions of dollars to help states do the job.
Read More Wellness, employee assistance programs in action
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
"We have a health crisis in this country," matter-of-factly states Sheila Hayter, director of employee services for Ferrellgas Partners.
Read More Helping hands
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Sometimes the best medicine for what ails you is a good chunk of time away and the broad shoulders of a caring friend to lean on.
Read More Chaos in the steel market
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
You’re going to have to dig a little deeper to put steel in the ground this summer.
Read More Taking a stand for safety
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
We all admire those who take a stand, as long as they’re not in our way.
Read More Proactive or reactive management?
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The theme of introducing effective habits to improve your business is credited to the concept created by Stephen R. Covey, chairman of FranklinCovey.
Read More Employee rights expanded in ruling
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The National Labor Relations Board has reversed 12 years of precedent in a decision on the rights of non-union employees to have a representative present during meetings that may result in disciplinary action.
Read More DOT seeks to dismantle RSPA
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed dismantling the Research & Special Programs Administration and moving the Office of Pipeline Safety into the Federal Railroad Administration – an agency familiar with hazmat transportation – as a result of heightened security fears.
Read More Propane PAC needs help to fuel political change
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Political action committees (PACs) were created by congressional legislation in 1944. They are usually adjunct organizations of trade association and interest groups.
Read More A welcome winter thaw
March 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Wicked winter weather and supply chain bottlenecks in the Northeast have again focused attention on the ability of propane’s infrastructure to promptly deliver the product. As tankers waited in long lines, restrictions on hours of service for truck drivers presented added difficulties despite extensions granted by government authorities.
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