Cleanup worker safety in the aftermath of a tornado
After a series of tornadoes struck parts of north Texas last week, causing at least 11 deaths and extensive destruction of property, OSHA coordinated with local officials to ensure the safety of recovery workers and responders.
The agency’s Dallas office dispatched three teams of Compliance Safety and Health Officers to the most damaged areas - Garland, Glenn Heights/Ovilla/Ellis County, and Rowlett - to deliver safety and health information to recovery contractors and workers. The teams also sought to ensure that workers conducting cleanup activities had the proper training and equipment.