Injury or illness can occur when cleaning up your business following a disaster. Disasters result in obvious hazards such as downed power lines and contaminated waters, and hidden dangers such as molds and toxins. Taking the proper cleanup precautions means you can get back to business sooner. The following resources provide business owners with tips and advice to help them safely get back on their feet.
These resources from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provide general guidance and information on specific cleanup issues:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published information on cleanup hazards during natural disaster recoveries and workers' safety following hurricanes.
In addition to the CDC and OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) help businesses deal with specific cleanup concerns.
If you encounter hazardous material spills or discharges ...
The CDC's Chemical Hazards Guide provides advice for protecting yourself form chemicals released during a natural disaster.