Safety Precautions for Hurricane and Flood Recovery
September 19th, 2008 Posted by DerrickOSHA, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is warning employers to follow proper safety precautions in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Ike, and the related Midwest floods.
The federal agency has released several public service announcements to remind employers that they are still responsible for worker safety, even under such trying conditions as these natural disasters.
Employers should particularly be aware of the dangers of electrocution and falls from heights during the cleanup and recovery operations.
“In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, (more…)
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