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Substance (Alcohol and Drug) Addiction is treated in specialized drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and affiliated mental health centers. No single drug treatment is appropriate for all individuals as treatment approaches and individual programs continue to evolve. Today there are hundreds of these facility types in existence to battle the blight of these addictions which affect all age groups and walks of society. Individuals with a drug addiction or drinking problem have a wealth of different options available to them for treatment. Various treatment facility type options represent viable target classes for commercial insurance program business in the non-profit area.

Detoxing from any type of substance weather if it’s alcohol or other chemical substances, can be a very difficult process. Working with someone who is detoxing requires patience, understanding and the right facility and treatment program, along with the will power of the abuser.

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The California drought has gotten out of control.  That is why a private company stepped up and paid $1 billion for a new desalination plant located in Carlsbad. The drought has really impacted Southern California within this last year, however, the drought has been drying up some parts of California for years. What is desalination? Basically, it’s a sifting process which removes salt and other minerals from salt water that is retrieved from the sea.  This process will make the water safe for drinking and irrigation.  Desalination is a more expensive process to provide potable water. Alternatives There are alternative methods to providing drinking water which are less expensive than desalination.  The methods include ground water, which is obtaining drinking water from natural resources including rivers, lakes, and even digging underground for water. Another method is water recycling.  In Orange County, California, water recycling is underway.  Since 2008, Orange County has provided residents with billions of gallons of potable water from the recycling facility.  By 2015, Orange County will be providing an additional 30 million gallons per day, all thanks to their expansion efforts. The drought in California has gotten so bad that even wells in Bakersfield, have run dry. Content provided by Transformer Marketing. Sources:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desalination and http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2014/06/desalination_vs_purification_why_californians_will_soon_drink_their_own.html

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When an emergency (anything from an explosion to workplace violence) strikes your business, taking the wrong action can result in confusion, damage, injury -- or even death. That's why it's vital to have a comprehensive plan for dealing with different types of mishaps. For example, in the event of a tornado, you'd want to have your workers sheltered in a safe place inside your facility. On the other hand, in a fire, you want them to be able to flee the building quickly and safely. The type of building might be a factor in your decision. Most modern factories and office buildings have steel frames, which means they might be more sound structurally than small business premises. However, a major earthquake or explosion will affect nearly every type of structure; some buildings will collapse, while others will be left with weakened roofs, walls, or floors. Consider both emergency situations that would require evacuation and those that would indicate the need to stay put, and plan accordingly. For example, what would happen if a part of your facility caught fire? Suppose there were severe flooding in your immediate area? How would you respond to a chemical spill? What would you do if an ex-employee with a gun was threatening your workers? Certain natural disasters, such as windstorms or large-scale chemical or biological releases outside your facility call for "sheltering-in-place" (selecting an interior room or rooms, normally with no or few windows, and taking refuge there). In many cases, local authorities will issue advice to shelter-in-place via TV or radio. Designate a safe haven, or havens, inside your building for employees until the danger has passed. Hold shelter-in-place drills, as well as evacuation drills. If any employees need to stay behind in an emergency so that they can shut down certain equipment or perform other duties, your action plan should set out detailed procedures for them. Make sure that these workers are able to recognize when to abandon the operation or task and evacuate before their exit path is blocked. To learn more about designing and implementing an emergency action plan for your business, please feel free to get in touch with us at any time. We're here to help you protect your business from risk.

Workplace safety signs and tags play a key role in helping prevent accidents to workers and visitors alike. To make the most effective use of signs and tags in your facility that comply with OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.145), we’d recommend that you follow these guidelines: Identify all hazards throughout the workplace. In addition to obvious dangers, include those that are out of the ordinary, unexpected, or not readily apparent. Select or design signs and tags. Make sure they conform to OSHA requirements and are consistent in format. Use proper wording. According to OSHA, "the wording of any sign should be easily read, concise, and contain sufficient information to be easily understood." Position signs carefully. Signs should be placed so that they’re easy to see and read from a distance and draw maximum attention to hazards. Identify safety and fire protection equipment clearly. This includes such items as eyewash stations and safety showers, as well as fire extinguishers and hoses. Employ tags properly. OSHA requires that "tags shall be used as a means to prevent accidental injury or illness to employees who are exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, equipment, or operations.” Review your program whenever new hazards are introduced. If you just put up signs and tags and forget about them, your facility probably won’t be in compliance with the OSHA regulations. Check the program frequently to make sure that it’s still doing the job. The workplace safety professionals at our agency would be happy to help you review your signage and tag policy. Give us a call at any time.

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