Audio Transcript

Cleanup after severe weather is dangerous and may create safety hazards for employees. There are ways to stay safe. I'm Ed Foulke, head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. I encourage you to take proper precautions to avoid serious injury. Identify the risks. Wear personal protective equipment when working in cleanup areas. Go to OSHA.gov, call 1-800-321-OSHA or ask your employer for more information about protecting yourself on the job.