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Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap October 2024

Thanks for the crew of 15 that joined us for our 13th edition! Big shout out to John who is retiring and joined his last…

The Importance of Annual Fire Alarm Testing by a Certified 3rd Party

Ensuring the safety of a building and its occupants is a top priority for property managers and business owners. One of the critical components of…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap August 2024

Thanks for the crew of 13 that joined us for our 12th edition. I’m glad we made the last minute pivot to discuss what everyone…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap July 2024

Thanks to the crew of 17 that were able to jump on last week for another fruitful discussion. I continue to love the dialogue and…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap April 2024

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to the most recent CFO club on April 10, 2024. I love to see the continued…

Exclusive Insurance Advantages for GAWDA Members

As a member of the Gas and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA), you’re already part of a prestigious network dedicated to excellence in the industrial gases…

Wait, We Did All This Work to Implement MFA, and Threat Actors Can Readily Bypass It?

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is supposed to protect our networks. And it does in many respects, but it is not a failsafe or a crutch to…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap December 2023

Thank you to those that were able to make it for the discussion on December 20th. We had a good group. Discussion Recap 401k Best…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap October 2023

The Welding and Gas CFO Club is intended to be a member-led group where financial professionals in welding & gas distribution can come to share…

Winter Driving Safety: Trucking & Transportation Tips

Driving in winter weather can be dangerous for all vehicles but especially for truck drivers. The inclement weather can create a flurry of emotions from…

Letter to the Professional Driver

In this litigious environment, help us (and yourself) by keeping a clean driving record.

Selling Automation – Protect Yourself

Automation interest has increased in popularity for welding & gas distributors. While this poses a significant opportunity, don’t forget about the associated risk.

The Importance of an Industry Insurance Expert Broker: Explained

When it comes to the welding and gas industry, businesses face unique risks and insurance needs. Finding the right insurance coverage can be challenging without…

Staying Updated on OSHA’s Electronic Reporting Obligations

In today’s digital age, businesses need to stay aware of the ever-changing landscape of regulations and requirements. One such area that demands attention is occupational…

Hired Non-Owned Auto Coverage: Essential Guide for Businesses

As a business owner, you know that your company faces a variety of risks every day. From cyber attacks to property damage, there are many…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap April 2023

Our fourth CFO Club was another success on April 26. Thanks to everyone who made it out! We had a record turnout, with 15 members…

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Understanding the dangers of distracted driving can encourage motorists to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel. This article contains more information on distracted driving and ways…

Rolling Thunder: How the Credit Risk Climate Affects Risk Management and D&O Insurance

At The Horton Group, we’ve received many questions regarding the recent bank failures and how those failures can potentially trigger a Directors & Officers (D&O)…

How’s Your Safety Culture?

Perception IS Reality, using a Safety Perception Survey to gauge your safety culture and the viewpoints of your employees. Mostly everyone agrees that having a…

Avoiding Litigation: Ways to Prevent Disputes That Land Claims in Court

This article is reproduced with permission from SFM Mutual Insurance Company When an attorney gets involved in a workers’ compensation claim, it can increase claim…

2022 OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Standards: Oil and Gas Extraction

Oil and Gas Extraction (NAICS 211) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but…

Are employees driving their own vehicles a business risk?

By Tony Hopkins, CPCU, CIC, CRM If your employees drive their personal vehicles for work, your business is at risk of financial liability in the case…

GAWDA Safety Committee Update

What are we working on… Sample Safety Practices we are currently reviewing for updates Vehicular Accident Incident Considerations Earthquake Emergency Preparedness Tornado Emergency Preparedness Contractor…

Contracts = Risky Business Without Help!

By: Will Cray, Senior Sales Executive / Risk Advisory Solutions – Welding & Gas Distributor Practice Most of you have signed contracts with major gas…