Required 10-Hour Construction Training in Missouri Starts Soon

All workers involved with "Public Works" Projects in Missouri will soon have a new regulation to deal with.  Beginning August 28, 2009, all employees working for contractors or subcontractors on "Public Works" construction projects in the State of Missouri must receive OSHA 10-hour construction safety training within sixty (60) days of beginning work on a project.

HR 1549, which created the regulation, was signed by then Missouri Governor Matt Blunt on July 8, 2008.

OCCU-TEC has both classroom and online options available.  Call 1-800-950-1953 or click here for more information.

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OCCU-TEC's OSHA 10-hour Construction Training 1 Day Course Schedule
              
August 14 & August 21
$95.00 per student

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The U.S. Green Building's Council LEED rating system has rapidly driven a wave of new approaches in construction, both for new building and renovation of existing structures.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is now on the minds of a variety of businesses from real estate management companies to fast food.

Under the shadow of the Sears Tower in Chicago is a surprising effort by many restaurants for LEED certifications.  It is the home of the first LEED Gold certified McDonald's.  It's green roof, low-flow water fixtures, heat recovery systems, and recycled content of their seating is a testing ground for what may come in their franchisee network.

Real estate companies have set their sites on LEED certification.  CB Richard Ellis in particular is investing heavily in enrolling their buildings in the LEED - Existing Building program.  According to Commercial Property News CB Richard Ellis is enrolling 225 office buildings in the program.

This is after the company committed to enrolling a minimum of 100 buildings at the end of 2007.  Today, CD Richard Ellis is the largest third-party manager of buildings in the LEED program.

CD Richard Ellis' new enrollment represents 57 million square feet owned by 55 different investors and corporations in 21 states.

One of the six components of LEED certification is indoor environmental quality (IEQ). 

IEQ not only makes good environmental sense, but makes a difference to the bottom-line.  Companies that work in green buildings experience lower turnover rates, fewer sick days and higher productivity among employees.

Improved IEQ in schools result in higher test scores, lower absenteeism and higher academic enthusiasm among students.

If you are looking at LEED certification, and sustainability and business continuity are important then OCCU-TEC can help.

OCCU-TEC offers IEQ assessments that include full spectrum consultation, identification and assessment of problems and solutions.

In addition, OCCU-TEC can help you create sustainability plans that include:
- Waste Management Planning
- Carbon Footprint Assessments
- Energy Audits

Now more than ever companies are looking to develop green strategies that will assist them in controlling costs and increasing their productivity.

Are you taking the LEED in your business or industry.  If not, or if you are needing help in discovering your next steps in Green planning, call 1-800-950-1953 or go to www.occutec.com for more information.