Thursday, September 27, 2018

September is National Preparedness Month: Keep Workers Safe from Natural Disasters

September is National Preparedness Month. Tornadoes, Floods, Wildfires, Hurricanes. Plan ahead. Know the hazards. Keep safe. www.osha.gov/emergencyHurricane season peaks in September, and wildfires are still burning throughout the Pacific Northwest and from California to Colorado. OSHA urges employers to be prepared to keep their workers safe during extreme weather events. The agency’sEmergency Preparedness and Response webpage provides information on protecting workers before and after hurricanes,wildfirestornadoesfloods, and other natural disasters strike.