OSHA Unveils Flood and Tornado Cleanup/Recovery Web Page
For employers, employees
For employers, employees
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled a new web page to assist employers and employees involved in cleanup and recovery activities.
The floods and tornadoes recovery page features links to more than 40 fact sheets and easy-reference QuickCards in both English and Spanish, easily accessible for downloading from the web. Hazards covered include downed electrical wires; chain saws; general contamination; and heat and sun.
The site also features links to public service announcements to inform employees about hazards related to cleanup and recovery. A link to an additional 29 individual task-and-operation-specific activity sheets helps evaluate hazards and provide guidance on reducing exposure during floodwater removal, utility restoration, and building assessment.
The floods and tornadoes recovery page features links to more than 40 fact sheets and easy-reference QuickCards in both English and Spanish, easily accessible for downloading from the web. Hazards covered include downed electrical wires; chain saws; general contamination; and heat and sun.
The site also features links to public service announcements to inform employees about hazards related to cleanup and recovery. A link to an additional 29 individual task-and-operation-specific activity sheets helps evaluate hazards and provide guidance on reducing exposure during floodwater removal, utility restoration, and building assessment.
