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“Staying Safe”
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
GARY STONEBACK
2007-2008 President
GAWDA
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“Playing It Safe”
DIRECTOR'S DESK
KENT VAN AMBURG
Executive Director
GAWDA
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Current Issue Highlights
Second Quarter • Spring 2008• Volume 7 No. 2
Cover Story  |  Online Exclusive  |  Features


 
 
Safety & Security

Security Assessment And Response
Protecting people, property and products
By William Koch

Counterfeit Industrial Products
Be aware, they're everywhere.
By Michael A. Tarala

Breaking The Counterfeit Cycle
A first hand experience
By David S. Pearl, II

Oxygen Acetylene
Storage vs. Use
By Frank S. Salvucci Jr.



When Is It Time To Hire A Safety And
Compliance Officer

Look for these indicators.

Do's And Don'ts of Efficient (And Safe)
Warehouse Operations

Reduce errors and improve safety.
By Dan Belanger

Transfer Line Failure
Use of passive shutdown systems
By Andrew Abrams, Thomas Steinbach
and Joseph Abrams

Storm Warning
A disaster plan can protect your bottom line.

Globalization Ups Ante For Product Liability
Distributors must protect themselves from
lawsuits involving overseas manufacturers.
By Brian N. Johnson, Esq.

Developing A Safety Program
Six steps to an accident-free year.
By Jennifer Ewing

GAWDA's Guardians Of Safety
The Safety Committee works to minimize risk
to individuals and member companies.

 
 
CONSULTANT
CORNER

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
The Department of Homeland Security has published CFATS with the final updated Appendix A.
By Michael Dodd

Mine Rescue Gases
The development of mine safety/rescue chambers is creating some regulatory issues.
By J. Robert Yeoman

Truck Driver Hours Bounce From Agency To Court To Congress
FMCSA driver hours of service regulations remain uncertain in the foreseeable future.
By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq.

Reporting Work-Related Injuries And Illnesses
You must set up a way for employees to report work-related injuries and illnesses promptly.
By Thomas W. Eynon

Is It Time To Clean Out Your File Cabinets?
Distributors involved in fume litigation are spending hours retreiving decades worth of sales records at significant cost.
By Michael Degan

A Little Philosophy...On Change
Are you satisfied with the results you're getting?
By Joe Ellers

MEMBER PROFILE
Miller Welding Supply Company
Family-owned company dives into robotics.

GASES
On-Site Nitrogen Generation for Smaller Volume
Nitrogen Users

On-site production is becoming an attractive option.
By David Butler and Walter Dwarnick

Helium Conservation
Technology delivers alternatives.
By Bryan C. George

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY
Electronic Price Update Standard
The revised Electronic Price Update Standard offers a lot to shout about.
By Jim Broughton

Technology Disposal: What You Don't Know Could Cost You
Disposing of electronic waste is a big deal.
By Rob Mathews

BEST PRACTICES
The Distributor-Manufacturer Rep Relationship
A win-win idea for everybody
By Doug Huber

Purchasing Hard Goods
Opinion research shows end-user preferences.
By David Rich

GAWDA UNIVERSITY
Schedule of Events and Speakers


Chicago SMC Agenda
March 9-11

Miami SMC Agenda
April 20-22


Guide To Contact Booth Exhibitors
Listing of exhibitors, product offerings and more.
CLICK HERE
   

MONEY MATTERS
Why Are Wire Rod Prices Increasing?
Rapidly rising prices and unstable supply conditions impact global welding wire markets.
By David B. Eckert

Your Experience Modification Factor
Understand this critical component of the Workers' Compensation premium allocation.
By R. Scott Wolff

HUMAN RESOURCES
Building Peak Performance Teams
Create synergy, sparks and a sense of purpose.
By Herbert M. Greenberg, Ph.D.

Employee Benefits
Insurance trends everybody's talking about.
By David A. Proctor

MANAGEMENT
Managing Interruptions
Seven rules for regaining your productivity
By Steve McClatchy

SALES & MARKETING
Critical Sales Leadership And Coaching Skills
Tips for managing sales professionals
By Don Buttrey

Distributor Marketing Programs
Three GAWDA members get the word out.

Street Fighter Marketing
Generate customers on a shoestring budget.
By Jeff Slutsky

The Lost Art Of Persuasion
Six tips for regaining control of your message
By Paul Le Roux

 
   
 
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