The devil is in the details

August 1, 2006 By John McCoy

I was fortunate to serve as legal counsel for the Propane Incident Data Collection Project that is featured in this issue of LP Gas Magazine.

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Safety in numbers

August 1, 2006 By LP Gas

For the first time ever, the propane industry has a comprehensive compilation and statistical analysis of data on safety incidents involving the nationwide distribution, transportation and use of odorized propane.

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When it comes to safety-are you aware?

July 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

Awareness is the first key to successful safety management. Without awareness, we may be whistling in the dark, assuming we understand exposures and degrees of risk that may impact our employees, our customers, our suppliers, our vendors, our community and our bottom line.

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Rust never sleeps

July 1, 2006 By John McCoy

There are some things in life that are as inevitable as the rising and setting sun. Death and taxes are the leading candidates and not far behind these twin powers is rust, which never sleeps.

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Emergency safety stakeholders

June 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

There are many reasons to adhere to compliance standards and communicate with customers in an effort to prevent accidents. However, we must consider other stakeholders in the process.

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Discount pricing impacts safety

May 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

Have you ever noticed that certain products maintain their margin,while similar products are discounted to death?

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Timely reporting of errors is critical

May 1, 2006 By John McCoy

In this business, accidents happen. Accidents that happen as aresult of mistakes are almost always discovered at some later date,at which point the problem must then be confronted and resolved.

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Safety by the numbers

April 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

Arecent study of propane-related incidents and accidents indicates that the industry has a safety record that demonstrates responsible risk management and control of the distribution of a flammable material.

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Limited liability aims at bad-faith claim

March 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston

Guaranties are hard to come by. Sure, they are offered, but always at a price. When you buy a new appliance or electronic, they try to sell you a warranty to cover product failure after 12 months. Of course this is in addition to your purchase price, and the sad truth is, sometimes, you will need it.

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Road warriors

March 1, 2006 By LP Gas

Caroline Guay was looking out the window of her home one-day several years ago when she saw something out of the ordinary.

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