Within every regional company, risk management and safety experts like Cindy Grant of Airgas Southwest review safety procedures with plant personnel like Kelly Wright in Dallas. Airgas associates are committed to being the best they can be and to sharing their expertise with our customers. It starts with safety on the road and in our plants. Drivers receive safety tips and regulatory updates in monthly safety meetings, which help us achieve among the best preventable accident frequency rate in the industry. In our plants, safety audits and training sessions teach associates how to handle cylinders and emergency situations. Within our network are some of the most knowledgeable, experienced people in the industry, who help customers find solutions to their needs. Welding process specialists help associates and customers keep up with the latest welding processes and equipment. Specialty gas specialists hold “How to Buy Gases” seminars for customers to help them select and manage gases for laboratory use. Safety products specialists help customers select the proper safety wear. And supply chain management specialists help customers streamline the purchase and delivery of gases, welding supplies and safety products to a single plant or a nationwide network.