Getting prepared for the busy season

October 1, 2007 By John McCoy

Take a few moments now to remind your team of the need to run a safe operation.

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Experience key element of industrial forklift safety

September 1, 2007 By John McCoy

The recently completed Propane Incident Data Collection Project found that the propane industry has a good record in the area of industrial safety. The project was prepared by Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University and funded by the Propane Education & Research Council.

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To sleeve or not to sleeve cylinders

September 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

The propane industry has come a long way with grilling safety.

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Sweet dreams and safe results

August 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

Because of the nature of my work, I am exposed to many nightmares when it comes to propane accidents. I see the press releases citing injuries, inaccurately stating probable cause, quoting innuendo from neighbors and trying the case in the media.

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Traditions, trade shows and picnics

July 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

Jim Murray stood back to soak in the view of hundreds of customers milling about the annual Ray Murray Open House at the Lee Mass corporate compound.

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Defense costs provide safety incentives

June 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

Beyond the standard insurance company costs of marketing, loss control and underwriting, we have liability defense costs.

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Safety in New World: a tough order

May 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

Nationwide, business managers are trying to quantify the process of safety to an exact science. In short, they believe they can turn the topic of safety into a sort of New World order.

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Taking action against the silent killer

May 1, 2007 By John McCoy

Carbon monoxide poisoning has earned the notorious designation as the silent killer because it is colorless, odorless and silent.

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Customer warning material promotes safety

April 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

I am a firm believer that propane companies should not be liable for accidents when they had no association to the cause. It is an easy stand to take.

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Contractor, vendor and supplier safety

February 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston

In my safety programs I always list contractors, vendors and suppliers as stakeholders in the safety process.

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