Due to the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Ian, many workers are and will be affected with on-going cleanup and recovery efforts. NATE, the Communications Industry Contractors Association, has issued a list of OSHA resources dealing with the hazards posed to workers that can occur immediately after the storm has passed, such as cleanup and restoration work.
Workers and volunteers involved with flood cleanup should be aware of the potential dangers involved and take proper safety precautions, according to the association. Work-related hazards that could be encountered include electrical hazards, carbon monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards, heat stress, motor vehicles, hazardous materials, fire, confined spaces and falls.
As part of NATE’s dedication to the health and safety of all NATE members and their employees, the association wants its members to be aware of several flood and hurricane-related safety resources. “The rush to fix a problem or deploy a site can seem overriding, but the cost of an accident is far more disruptive to a company than any service outage,” states NATE. Resources include:
- OSHA Emergency Preparedness and Response
- OSHA Hurricane Preparedness and Response
- OSHA Flood Preparedness and Response
- OSHA Worker Safety and Health Resources for Hurricane and Flood Cleanup and Recovery
- OSHA Resources for Storm Response and Recovery
NATE said it will continue to update members as more information becomes available so that they can remain adequately prepared in the face of natural disasters.
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