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Understand vicarious liability when contracting Posted on 20 Jul 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

One way that some states increase risk exposure is through vicarious liability, when the work involves abnormally dangerous or inherently dangerous work. Read more»

3 insurance mistakes to avoid Posted on 05 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

To reduce the likelihood of a costly error, propane marketers should understand these three pitfalls when dealing with insurance companies. Read more»

Plan for a safe handoff on job sites Posted on 16 Feb 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

John McCoy advises propane marketers to acknowledge shared responsibility and communicate effectively with their teams and vendors to finish a job safely. Read more»

Set underground lines safely Posted on 02 Jan 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Propane marketers routinely set new systems at residential, commercial and industrial customer locations. Follow these steps to avoid striking a utility. Read more»

Beware the risks of negligent hiring Posted on 17 Nov 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

John McCoy uses a recent murder case as an example to stress the need for diligent employment practices by propane retailers. Read more»

Avoid contractual loopholes Posted on 02 Sep 2022 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Contractual indemnity may not fully protect your business. John McCoy explains the process with a recent lawsuit filed in a Pennsylvania court. Read more»

Criminal charges may accompany civil litigation Posted on 14 Jul 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

A criminal charge may accompany a civil charge in high-profile incidents, according to John McCoy, who breaks down criminal prosecution risks. Read more»

Risks, requirements of temporary heat locations Posted on 12 May 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Temporary heat installations, like at construction sites or festivals, are governed by their own code provisions and carry some unique risks. Read more»

Propane system red tags ensure safety Posted on 10 Mar 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

John McCoy evaluates the best practices for tagging propane systems and explains why red tags ensure safety for everyone involved. Read more»

Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages Posted on 03 Feb 2022 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always. Read more»