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.
Read More Propane not ultra-hazardous product
February 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Recently, the propane industry has been under attack from members of the plaintiff’s bar alleging that propane is an ultra-hazardous product.
Read More Inspecting cylinder integrity
January 1, 2007 By John McCoy
Many of my legal cases deal with cylinders, which need to be recertified 12 years after the date of manufacture. After that, recertification is required every five years by visual review or 10 years by hydrostatic testing.
Read More Aggressive competition in passive shut-offs
January 1, 2007 By LP Gas
A hose or fixture malfunction while filling or emptying a propane transport tank can create an explosive situation, and equipment manufacturers are aggressively debating which passive shut-off technology is better, complete with dueling testimonials.
Read More Safety inoculation against liability flu
January 1, 2007 By Jay Johnston
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
December 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
It’s no secret that we who live with winter driving hazards use our experience to survive.
Read More P+R+O+O=F of Performance
December 1, 2006 By LP Gas
A two-year study of propane vapor regulators has determined that age has little effect on the performance of first- and second-stage regulators, but it plays a significant role in how well single-stage devices work.
Read More Mirror, mirror on the wall
November 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
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 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.
Read More Fishing for world peace and safety
October 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
My first real vacation in seven years was a fishing trip this summer in the Canadian wilderness with some diverse and distinguished individuals.
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