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Wildfires Affect Every Utility
- December 31, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Natural disasters
No CommentsWildfires are not just the “other guys” problem, they affect us all. The past couple of years have presented parts of the nation with the worst wildfire cost in history.
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Utility Program News
- December 31, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: News
As I have discussed with several of you over the few past months, some tweaks have been planned for our safety consulting services and will take effect with the New Year of 2019.
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Understanding Voltage Fluctuation Claims — Sometimes Things are not Black or White
- July 1, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Claims
Voltage claims, also referred to as fluctuation claims, appliance claims, or electrical damage claims, are perhaps the most common type of claims utilities experience. They are frequent, and although often modest in cost, they can take up a great amount of time and effort to handle.
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It’s About Good Business, Not Insurance Or Legal Defense!
- July 1, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Categories: Documentation, Safety
We frequently discuss or recommend specific prevention programs during our loss control consultations, many of which include reference to the need for documentation of the work included in the programs.
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Hazard Identification, What Every Utility Employee Should Know
- April 1, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Safety
“Everyone who works for you probably should have some training in how the distribution system works and how to spot at least basic defects or problems so they can report them to your service department.”
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Expo 2018 Nashville Notes
- April 1, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Technology
This is a short note on something I noticed at this year’s annual convention, not an effort to recap the entire event, but just something that struck me that relates to some conversations I have had with Hurtado Program participants over the past few years. The subject of drones has been top of mind in many of the utilities I visit.
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Workers’ Compensation Cost Control Levers You Can Pull!
- January 1, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Workers compensation
Sometimes company leaders may feel as though there is very little that they can do to control their company’s WC costs. The premium is what it is, and aside from encouraging workers to “be careful” there isn’t a lot they can do. This is simply not true! To see why, here’s a look at a selected few of the elements of cost that go into your WC premium, three specific things that you can control.
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Preventive Maintenance
- January 1, 2018
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Risk management
Preventive maintenance may appear to be a somewhat dull and mundane topic that everyone is all too well aware of, one that has been thoroughly discussed many times, a basic element of every power system, so what could be left to say on this subject that is new or interesting? Well, please don’t skip this article, since there are some valuable insights to be found by looking at events taking place regularly, in various areas across the country.
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Hurricane Report
- September 21, 2017
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Category: Natural disasters
Disasters Bring out the true meaning of “cooperative.”
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Welding Safety Tips
- July 1, 2017
- Posted by: lucasmarcdesign
- Categories: Risk management, Safety
Welding is a common activity in the utility business, with many specific hazards to address.