Keep proactive mentality

July 1, 2008 By LP Gas

There has been a lot of press in the propane industry lately about the new manual and training DVD prepared by PERC regarding static electricity or static discharge, which can result in an accident at propane-transfer sites. This potential hazard can occur during tank transport at the terminal, the bulk tank operations or at customer sites when cylinders and tanks are being filled. The new manual and training DVD describe why this is a risk that the industry needs to become sensitive to. It also spells out what can be done to minimize this potential risk to our employees and our customers.

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Owning lines and regulators

May 1, 2008 By Jay Johnston

Know your responsibility with maintenance and protection from elements

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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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No good deed goes unpunished

October 1, 2006 By John McCoy

The industry focuses a significant amount of time and resources on warnings programs – and for good reason.

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Taking Control of Worker Compensation Costs

February 1, 2006 By LP Gas

With the average payment for workers’ compensation claims among U.S. propane retailers peaking at $4,800 in 2000, business owners should be taking steps to gain control of these costs. Experts say there are effective ways to reduce the probability and control the frequency and costs associated with workplace injuries, but success requires cooperation from everyone in the organization.

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