Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages

February 3, 2022 By John McCoy

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

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Missouri court strikes down contractual indemnity in gas explosion

November 1, 2021 By John McCoy

In 2013, a natural gas line was accidentally struck during cross-directional boring for the installation of fiber-optic cables in Kansas City, Missouri.

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The Colonial Pipeline transports refined petroleum products. (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration)

Cyberattacks a growing threat

June 17, 2021 By John McCoy

The Colonial Pipeline shutdown serves as a wake-up call for propane industry action to be proactive in finding ways to minimize cybersecurity threats.

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Accident brings safety directive into focus

April 27, 2021 By John McCoy

An accident involving a propane delivery driver and his bobtail emphasizes the importance of chock blocks to keep employees and customers safe.

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Timely incident reporting leads to best possible defense

February 25, 2021 By John McCoy

When an incident like a fire occurs, it is in the gas company’s best interest to report the event quickly so that a proper defense can be prepared.

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Livestreaming can be used to ensure a socially distanced scene exam. Photo by Sean Crawley/Safety Engineering Labs

Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions

December 30, 2020 By John McCoy

We can learn from the very difficult and unique experience of the novel coronavirus pandemic and still find a way to get the job done, says John McCoy.

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