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Traditions, trade shows and picnics Posted on 01 Jul 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

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. Read more»

Defense costs provide safety incentives Posted on 01 Jun 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

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

Safety in New World: a tough order Posted on 01 May 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

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. Read more»

Customer warning material promotes safety Posted on 01 Apr 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

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. Read more»

Insurance buyers: beware to be safe Posted on 01 Mar 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Seems just like yesterday we met as an NPGA task force to study alternative insurance options. In 2003 we published a white paper that referred to insurance industry cycles and future price reductions. We forecast lower premiums and more choices. It happened. Read more»

Contractor, vendor and supplier safety Posted on 01 Feb 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

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

Safety inoculation against liability flu Posted on 01 Jan 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

The other day my doctor recommended I get a flu shot. I declined, rationalizing that I have given up most of my bad habits, exercise daily and am in fine shape. Read more»

Winter driving safety lessons learned Posted on 01 Dec 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

It's no secret that we who live with winter driving hazards use our experience to survive. Read more»

Mirror, mirror on the wall Posted on 01 Nov 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

While first intentions should always be to get the customer to comply with safety standards, real world situations can call for tough decisions. Read more»

Fishing for world peace and safety Posted on 01 Oct 2006 in the Current Issue categories.

My first real vacation in seven years was a fishing trip this summer in the Canadian wilderness with some diverse and distinguished individuals. Read more»