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Current issuesCurrent issues are relevant loss control topics that may be of interest to you. To view the information associated with each topic, click on one of the links below. Carbon monoxide detection - Recent legislature was passed in New York with new standards for carbon monoxide detection.
Disaster recovery - Click here to access information and links to help your business establish emergency and disaster recovery programs. Swine Flu update: A pandemic is declared - On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway. Link to website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ Swin Flu - The CDC recommends the primary means to reduce spread of influenza in camps focus on early identification of ill campers and staff, staying home (or away from others) when ill, good cough and hand hygiene etiquette, and environmental controls that encourage use of these hygiene practices. To learn more click here: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/camp.htm Other topics - Click on the links below to learn more about each topic. Silica - At least 1.7 million U.S. workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in a variety of industries and occupations, including construction, sandblasting and mining. Silicosis, an irreversible but preventable disease, is the illness most closely associated with occupational exposure to the material, which also is know as silica dust. Click here to learn more: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica Construction Defect Underwriting Strategy - July 2008 Edition Spring and Summer topics - Click on the links below to learn more about each topic. Fall and Winter topics - Timely loss control topics that may be of interest to you. Click on the links below to learn more about the topic. Toxic molds - Click here to learn more about the effects, reactions and infection that may occur due to the exposure of certain molds. UL-300 Restaurant fixed extinguishing systems - Click here to learn more about the standards for UL-300 systems. For policyholders needing additional information, you may contact the Harleysville Risk Control department by phone at 800.523.6344 ext. 8100 or email.
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