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Healthy swimming: A matter of chemistry

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While Southerners may enjoy swimming year-round, most Americans are limited to a summer pool season – and that means pool chemical season, too. The post Healthy swimming: A matter of chemistry appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Prepare your construction site before a hurricane hits

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Just as you would prepare your home and family for an impending hurricane, you’ll also want to prepare your construction job sites. The steps you take could make a significant difference in how well your construction site fares during the hurricane and how soon your workers can return afterwards. The post Prepare your construction site before a hurricane hits appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Throw snow – not caution – to the winds

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Winter weather can take many forms from mild to windy to cold to unpredictable -- yet snowfall is inevitable in most temperate areas of North America. Along with the eventual snow is the need to clear it from the driveway and sidewalks of your home or business. The post Throw snow – not caution – to the winds appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Keep children safe at your home pool

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You can take steps to substantially reduce the likelihood of an accidental drowning in your home pool. The No. 1 rule: Never leave a child unattended or unsupervised around a pool. The post Keep children safe at your home pool appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Tasting rooms and tours: Consider guest safety first

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Most breweries, wineries or distilleries offer tours and a tasting room where guests can enjoy a sample of the product or purchase drinks made on-site. These operations present a different set of exposures than a typical beverage manufacturing facility. If you own a beverage business, closely evaluate your operation to ensure guest safety. The post Tasting rooms and tours: Consider guest safety first appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Keeping it chill – The lowdown on home wine cellars

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In a previous article, I discussed the importance of proper wine storage: temperature control (cool and consistent), humidity control, protection from direct sunlight and protection from vibration. Unless you store your wine in a deep cellar, these conditions will not occur naturally. They can, however, be obtained through construction. The post Keeping it chill – The lowdown on home wine cellars appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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