IPGA Summer Convention Success |
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Thank you to all the members who attended the IPGA Summer Convention last month in French Lick. Attendees were provided with great educational lectures and had the opportunity to hear from industry leaders from NPGA and PERC. Highlights of this year's convention include:
- Golf tournament with over 35 participants.
- Sporting clay competition.
- Group dinner at the beautiful Stables at the French Lick Resort
- Membership Meeting presentations and reports on current IPGA activity and vision for the future.
A new slate of officers was elected for the IPGA Board of Trustees and. Board and officers for 2021-2022 are:
- President: Mike Hayden
- Vice President: Brian Donahue
- Secretary/Treasurer: Gina Canady
- NPGA State Director: Dan Overpeck
- Immediate Past President: John Schroering
- Directors at Large: Lynn Sheets; Charley Hutchins; Jason Carr; Jason Wilson; Ben Franger; Trebby Catron; Mike McLeod; Jeff Axsom
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Introducing Propane’s New Brand: Energy for Everyone! |
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As IPGA members learned at the Summer Convention in June PERC and NPGA have propane have a bold, new look and story to share on behalf of our industry.
The propane industry has been innovating for years by creating exciting opportunities for growth. Now the industry is reflecting that forward-thinking spirit with a new brand platform that captures the benefits of propane now—and sets the stage for an even more successful future. Propane is environmentally friendly and ensures energy equity for everyone.
Propane is Energy for Everyone!
The new logo and brand promise bring these messages to life in a fresh and modern way, while empowering you to communicate the benefits of reliability, affordability, safety and versatility to potential new customers. And it is just getting started! It will be bringing the story of propane to life in exciting new ways in the months to come. For more information, as well as access to branding materials, please click here.
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The 2021 Employee Training is currently being held from now through August. IPGA offers certified and non-certified employee training for those employed in the propane industry or looking to obtain propane training certification. To make training more accessible to everyone, classes are held in multiple locations. Classes are open to members and non-members and pre-registration is necessary. Consider sending your employees to this valuable training. Click here to learn more.
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OSHA Updates Mitigation and Prevention Guidance for COVID-19 |
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On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance applies to employers and employees in settings outside of the health care industry and is now focused only on protecting unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk employees in their workplaces.
Employers can use this OSHA guidance to help them take the appropriate steps to prevent exposure and infection of unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk employees.
According to OSHA, most employers no longer need to take steps to protect their fully vaccinated employees who are otherwise not at risk from COVID-19 exposure unless otherwise required by federal, state or local laws.
The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content and intended to provide a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Action Steps
Under the guidance, employers with unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk employees should update their COVID-19 prevention plans to provide policies and procedures for those specific employees to follow. Employers should also review the guidance for vaccinated employees working with unvaccinated employees and update their policies and procedures accordingly.
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Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Resources |
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Following discussion about the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, NPGA is sharing resources for propane industry businesses to evaluate and safeguard their operations. From complex pipeline digital logistics to a simple customer email database, any business can experience an electronic intrusion. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency has a variety of guidance materials and assessment programs to help businesses prevent, mitigate, and recover from an electronic or physical breach.
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Recommended Practices – A website detailing the latest information and best practices regarding cyber threats, system vulnerabilities, and physical security;
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Cyber Resilience Review – A no-cost, nonbinding evaluation of a company’s cybersecurity, risk management and service continuity protocols and equipment, conducted by self-assessment or onsite review by DHS staff;
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Enhance Email and Web Security – An overview of cybersecurity threats, attacks, and recovery procedures as well as the roles of local, state, and federal law enforcement;
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Ransomeware Outbreak – An overview of ransomeware threats, attacks, and recovery procedures as well as the roles of local, state, and federal law enforcement;
Please direct any questions to Mike Caldarera, Senior Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Services, or Sarah Reboli, Senior Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs.
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President's Council Members |
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The information contained herein is provided as a service by the Indiana Propane Gas Association (IPGA) for the purpose of education, communication, and information and IPGA accepts no liability relative to the contents, accuracy or use of these services. Nothing in this publication is intended to be construed as legal advice. The user is strictly cautioned to seek legal assistance when attempting to determine any legal rights, responsibilities and procedures with respect to business affairs, coding, or other legal aspects of operating a propane company. IPGA disclaims any and all liability for injury and/or other damages which result to a user from the material offered or discussed herein. |
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