Letting customers know your limits regarding heating in unoccupied homes helps prevent problems for them and protects you in the event of a claim. Photo: MaryCory H/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Winter brings unique challenges to propane marketers

December 27, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy offers advice propane marketers should keep in mind to avoid legal claims related to heating seasonal homes in the winter.

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Provide employees with advancement opportunities to make sure a job doesn't become stale. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Planning today to secure a safer future

November 12, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy details why it’s important for propane marketers to apply safety measures now to prepare for what tomorrow might bring.

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Calling in expert testimony

September 20, 2019 By John McCoy

John McCoy explains the trial judge’s gatekeeping role when it comes to selecting expert testimony for propane-related court cases.

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Root cause analysis can ward off accidents

July 30, 2019 By John McCoy

John V. McCoy offers a holistic approach to accident response at your propane business.

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Facing delivery challenges in the field

May 14, 2018 By John McCoy

Do your drivers know how to react when faced with situations in the field?

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Improving safety with CSR training

March 2, 2018 By John McCoy

Effective customer service representative (CSR) training can lead to increased safety, fewer accidents.

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Vigilance in the propane industry means ensuring a leak test or pressure test is done and documented properly, and keeping a close watch on new personnel. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Implementing employee safety practices

October 9, 2017 By John McCoy

Employing good safety practices today can save headaches in the future.

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Letting professionals handle gas system maintenance

July 28, 2017 By John McCoy

A little air is a big problem, and so is asking homeowners to perform certain tasks on their appliances.

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Gas grill case heats up

November 2, 2016 By John McCoy

Wal-Mart fends off a product defect claim after a condo patio fire.

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Marketer dismissed from fire case under immunity law

September 6, 2016 By John McCoy

A Missouri marketer is dismissed from a fire case under immunity law.

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