By James L. Curtis and Meagan Newman
As much the East Coast of the U.S. is dealing with Hurricane Sandy it is important to keep in mind that the dangers of a storm of this magnitude persist long after the winds, rains and sleet have passed.
Storm and flood cleanup activities can present hazards to workers and volunteers. Before embarking…
Continue Reading After the Storm: Clean-up is Hazardous so Plan Accordingly
By Jeryl L. Olson and Eric E. Boyd
In anticipation of the impending hurricane season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a Hazardous Weather Release Prevention and Reporting Alert. The purpose of the Alert, according to the EPA Press Release, is to “increase awareness among facility operators about their obligation to operate facilities safely and report chemical…
Continue Reading EPA Issues Reminder About Releases During Hazardous Weather Events
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has just published a web page that provides “safety and health information on winter storm hazards.” OSHA indicates that winter storms “create a variety of hazards and can have lingering impacts on everyday tasks and work activities.” OSHA cites to the National Weather Service, that about 70…
