New training requirements set forth in NFPA 58
February 25, 2014 By John McCoy and LP Gas
Are you aware of the latest changes and clarifications in NFPA 58? The training of employees is an…
Read More Ferrellgas, AmeriGas settle consumer protection case
February 1, 2014 By LP Gas
Ferrellgas and AmeriGas agreed to pay a total of $1.8 million in civil penalties and costs in an…
Read More Records retention policy critical for propane businesses
December 11, 2013 By John McCoy
A recurring question I get from clients is: What type of records retention policy should we have for…
Read More Fatal house fire raises questions about gas supplier, others
October 8, 2013 By John McCoy
We recently handled a case involving a house fire that resulted in serious burn injuries to one of…
Read More Distinction exists between placing gas system into service, in operation
August 7, 2013 By John McCoy
The 2012 edition of NFPA 54 discusses in specific language what needs to be done following an interruption of service or out-of-gas call.
Read More Scientific processes used to determine cause and origin of fires
June 4, 2013 By John McCoy
In conducting a fire or explosion investigation, authorities are looking to classify the cause of the fire by looking at the source and form of ignition.
Read More Texas propane retailer fends off legal claims in food booth fire
April 17, 2013 By John McCoy
An El Paso County, Texas, jury heard from more than 40 witnesses in a month-long trial involving a fire that occurred in 2009.
Read More Are you prepared for realities of litigation in CSST incidents?
February 8, 2013 By John McCoy
Much has been written in industry publications about problems associated with corrugated stainless steel tubing, which can be compromised by lightning strikes.
Read More Propane shortage prompts state of emergency in Arizona
January 14, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Gov. Janice Brewer, R-Ariz., declared a state of emergency for her state Jan. 11 because of severe winter…
Read More Are English-only warnings still adequate?
December 5, 2012 By John McCoy
Our industry has spent a great deal of time to develop warnings material to inform customers of the potential dangers associated with the use of propane.
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