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| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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Region 6 News Release: OSHA-02-119 Fri,. July 12, 2002 Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd Phone: (214) 767-4776, ext. 222 or 221 OSHA Recommends Precautions to Take During Flood Clean-up
DALLAS -- In the wake of the recent central Texas flooding, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is providing information about safety precautions designed to protect workers during the clean-up process. "Now that the floodwaters are receding, renovation and repair are taking place," said John Miles, OSHA regional administrator in Dallas. "By taking the necessary precautions now on how to Safely dispose of damaged items or clean up hazardous chemicals, needless injuries or illnesses can be averted." OSHA has developed fact sheets available on the following safety procedures:
It can be downloaded from the Internet by going to www.osha.gov. Select "F" in the index at the top of the home page, then select "Fact Sheets" and scroll down to "Flood Cleanup Alerts." Adobe Acrobat is required to access the fact sheets. If you do not have this software, it can be downloaded at the website free of charge. ###
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