The storm is over, the flood waters are receding and the difficult task of recovery is getting underway in Texas and Louisiana – activities which will bring a new set of hazards to the people who are trying to pick up the pieces and go on.
As thousands of workers and volunteers mobilize to help victims recover from the catastrophic storm damage in Texas and Louisiana, OSHA is reminding everyone involved in recovery efforts to take proper safety and health precautions to avoid injury.