'Near-Normal' Hurricane Season Expected

Are your emergency generator systems ready for a storm?  Do you have emergency fuel sources to sustain emergency generator operations?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made its predictions for 2009 and although they call for a near-normal season, they also forecast a 70 percent chance of having nine to 14 named storms, including one to three major hurricanes.

"35 million Americans live in regions most threatened by Atlantic Hurricanes," said Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.

Call OCCU-TEC's Energy Systems experts to make sure you are ready for a "Storm" - hurricane or other.

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More than 100,000 species of mold exist naturally in the environment depending on locale.  Most we co-exist with without any harmful effects, but a few cause harm when touched, inhaled or ingested.

Do you know what to look for on your job site or in your facility?  If not, finding a good partner to assist you in dealing with potential hazards of any type is crucial to managing your risk and helping your bottom-line.

What should you look for in a partner? Here are a few ideas to help you:

Do you know what you are looking for?  Identifying your problem areas is crucial.  Understanding whether you have a need or think you have a need is a great start down the partnership path.  Along with that is identifying where you or a current staff member is qualified to deal with the problem.  If you discover a problem and are unable to deal with it yourself then you may need a partner to help.

Do they have  the right experience?  According to Small Business Consultant Sam Homer you should look for someone with 15-20 years of experience.  They should have experience in your industry and the problem you are trying to deal with.

Do they listen?  One of Dr. Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is to "Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood."  It's just as important to have a partner that seeks first to understand.  A partner that listens is critical.  How else will they begin to solve your problem?

Do your styles work together?  Chemistry among all partners is important.  It's counterproductive to have good employees leave the company because they disagree or don't get along with your consultant.

Do you understand costs?  Costs should be easy to understand, whether the price is fixed or based on hourly-rate fees.  More importantly, though, is understanding the value that your partner provides as they help you manage risk and your bottom-line.

In 2009, a judge gave a $1.4 million award to a couple who sued their homebuilder.  According to the Insurance Industry Institute, losses for mold-related property damage
claims have risen from $700 million in 2000 to $ 2.5-3 billion in 2002. Jury awards remain high despite growing evidence that the average cost of mold-remediation is $34,000 in residential construction and $200,000 in commercial construction. 

If you're having trouble finding a partner to assist you with understanding or managing any potential hazard to your facility or operations, it may be time to call OCCU-TEC.

OCCU-TEC provides clients with innovative, cost-effective solutions customized to fit their safety and environmental challenges. The client tailored services and solutions we provide allow us to assist everyone from contractors to real estate managers, making OCCU-TEC a great company to partner with.

Call 1-800-950-1953 or go to www.occutec.com for more information.