Plan for a safe handoff on job sites
February 16, 2023 By John McCoy
John McCoy advises propane marketers to acknowledge shared responsibility and communicate effectively with their teams and vendors to finish a job safely.
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Set underground lines safely
January 2, 2023 By John McCoy
Propane marketers routinely set new systems at residential, commercial and industrial customer locations. Follow these steps to avoid striking a utility.
Read More Beware the risks of negligent hiring
November 17, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy uses a recent murder case as an example to stress the need for diligent employment practices by propane retailers.
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Avoid contractual loopholes
September 2, 2022 By John McCoy
Contractual indemnity may not fully protect your business. John McCoy explains the process with a recent lawsuit filed in a Pennsylvania court.
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Criminal charges may accompany civil litigation
July 14, 2022 By John McCoy
A criminal charge may accompany a civil charge in high-profile incidents, according to John McCoy, who breaks down criminal prosecution risks.
Read More Risks, requirements of temporary heat locations
May 12, 2022 By John McCoy
Temporary heat installations, like at construction sites or festivals, are governed by their own code provisions and carry some unique risks.
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Propane system red tags ensure safety
March 10, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy evaluates the best practices for tagging propane systems and explains why red tags ensure safety for everyone involved.
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Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages
February 3, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always.
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Missouri court strikes down contractual indemnity in gas explosion
November 1, 2021 By John McCoy
In 2013, a natural gas line was accidentally struck during cross-directional boring for the installation of fiber-optic cables in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Cyberattacks a growing threat
June 17, 2021 By John McCoy
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown serves as a wake-up call for propane industry action to be proactive in finding ways to minimize cybersecurity threats.
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