Safety advice can be exasperating
February 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Most of us hate to be told what to do, especially when the task supports an indisputable truth.
Read More Lead, follow or get out of the way
January 1, 2004 By LP Gas
This old axiom says it all when it comes to safety leadership.
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Safety issues do not take holidays
December 1, 2003 By Jay Johnston
While many of us take breaks throughout the holiday season, we cannot take a holiday from safety issues.
Read More Do you suffer from tired eyes?
November 1, 2003 By LP Gas
This story was told to me by a good friend who is now retired from the military. I am fascinated by the phenomenon he described, and I think that you’ll agree that it applies to our businesses.
Read More The truth about insurance premiums
November 1, 2003 By LP Gas
At my last association presentation, one of the attendees had the following double question: “What’s going on with insurance premiums, and what can we do about it?â€Great questions.
Read More Are your trucks a target for terrorism?
November 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Alone and in the dark, bobtail drivers and bulk transport operators cover their routes around the clock, providing service well into the wee hours. Isolated conditions and an explosive cargo carry Homeland Security risks that are aggressively being addressed by government regulators, politicians and trucking industry associations.
Read More Safety is where you find it
October 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Ask a North Dakota farmer where to hunt for grouse and he’ll tell you, "Grouse are where you find them." Kind of like the line, "you’ll never catch a fish unless your line is in the water," but more vague. So where do we hunt for safety?
Read More What’s Ailing Workers Comp?
October 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Anyone who has recently tried to purchase commercial insurance knows the surprise: Rates have skyrocketed. In simple terms, the commercial insurance industry is in the midst of what is called a "hard market," meaning that the traditional competition-based price-cutting used by carriers to gain new business no longer exists. Instead, the focus is on raising rates to try to rebuild sagging profits.
Read More Who are your safety stakeholders?
September 1, 2003 By LP Gas
When I give a presentation I always list the stakeholders. That’s because every presentation, regardless of topic, begins with understanding issues and being aware of all people and associations that have a stake in the process.
Read More A safety conscience must be exercised
August 1, 2003 By Jay Johnston
Call them gremlins, shoulder angels or devils, leprechauns, fairies or elves – it is the weight our conscience that determines the choices we make every day.
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