When water is referred to as ‘hard’ it simply means that it contains more minerals than ordinary water. Calcium and magnesium are generally the two main minerals referred to when dealing with hard water. When the amount of dissolved calcium and magnesium increases, so does the degree of hardness in the water.
Hard water is known to clog pipes and complicate soap’s ability to dissolve in water. Due to increased hardness deposits (or scale), hard water also significantly decreases the life of your water pipes, household appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, A/C unit, etc), as well as any plumbing fixtures in your home. These can all cause costly repairs if damaged by hard water. Installing water treatment in your home, such as a water softener, can aid in eliminating these negative effects.
When water contains a significant amount of calcium and magnesium, it is considered to be hard water. Water softening is a technique that removes the ions that cause the water to be hard. In most cases a water softener removes the calcium and magnesium ions; however, iron ions may also be removed during the softening process. The most efficient and reliable method of water softening is to connect a water softener unit directly to the water supply.
It is the policy of Carbonworks USA, LLC to pursue every reasonable effort to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees, clients, subcontractors and in the communities in which it works. Carbonworks recognizes the value of the individual employee, and the safety and health of every employee is the company’s highest priority.
The owners and executive management team at Carbonworks are ultimately responsible for the safety of all Carbonworks’ employees. The prevention of accidents and injuries is our primary objective. Carbonworks intends to comply with all health and safety laws and regulations and to implement best management practices. Safety training will be conducted in a continuous on-going manner. Safety issues will be reviewed regularly with all employees. Employees are required to follow all safety rules and regulations and are expected to conduct their work and activities in a safe manner. Every employee has the authority and obligation to cause a stop-work if unsafe conditions exist. Unsafe working conditions and practices must be reported to supervisors and management immediately. Employees must report any accidents, injuries and near misses that occur in the workplace. Every employee will be held accountable for fulfilling their safety responsibilities and for continuously driving the safety culture of our company.
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