Severe weather cleanup brings special hazards to workers
Extreme weather, such as the recent spate of violent storms – including tornadoes -- that tore through a large swathe of the U.S. can leave behind widespread damage and pose unique dangers for those doing the recovery and cleanup work.
OSHA is urging recovery workers, employers and the public to be aware of the hazards they can encounter and mitigate them by safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).