With recent severe storms and tornadoes hitting parts of the nation, OSHA is urging recovery workers and the public to be cautious of hazards they could encounter when cleaning up or helping on recovery efforts. "Storm recovery efforts expose workers to a wide range of hazards, which can be mitigated by safe work practices and PPE," says OSHA Administrator David Michaels. Such hazards could be related to restoring electricity and/or water services, demolition activities, tree trimming, structural repair and hazardous waste operations.
To ensure safety during these cleanup activities, OSHA offers its Tornado Preparedness & Response website and Flood Preparedness & Recovery website that provide helpful resources.
A Blog From the American Society of Safety Engineers