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2002 - 07/12/2002 - OSHA Recommends Precautions to Take During Flood Clean-up

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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:
  • How to Protect Yourself When Cleaning Up After the Flood
  • How to Protect Yourself from Safety and Health Hazards During Clean-up Operations
  • How to Clean Up the Mold
  • How to Protect Yourself from Asbestos Hazards
  • How to Protect Yourself From Fungal Diseases
This information is available from OSHA's Austin area office by calling 512-916-5783.

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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