Natural Disaters (General)
Protecting
Emergency Responders, Volume 3: Safety Management in Disaster
and Terrorism Response
Background and recommendations for improving safety management at large-scale
disaster sites. Covers natural and manmade disasters, including terrorism.
Suggested Guidance for Supervisors
at Disaster Rescue Sites
Work plan essentials, site safety and team leader checklists, potential
hazards and recommendations.
NIOSH Alert: Preventing Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning from Small Gasoline Powered Engines and Tools
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 96-118
En
Español
Guidance for prevention of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings resulting from
widespread use of small gasoline-powered engines and tools in enclosed
or confined spaces.
Fighting Wildfires & Fire Cleanup
NIOSH Fighting Wildfires
Topic Page
Information on hazards firefighters and other workers may encounter during
wildland fire operations.
Worker
Safety During Fire Cleanup
CDC Fact Sheet details types of hazards that workers may face
during fire clean up efforts, including electrical hazards, carbon monoxide
poisoning, musculoskeletal hazards, heat stress, hazardous materials,
& confined spaces.
Working in Hot Environments
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-112 (April 1986)
Reprinted 1992, with Minor Changes
En
Español
This publication discusses the safety and health consequences of heat
stress.
Fire Safety
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Web Site
Flood and Hurricane Response
NIOSH Update: NIOSH Warns of Hazards
of Flood Cleanup Work
En
Español
An overview of hazards present in cleanup operations and ways to prevent
illnesses and injuries.
NIOSH Storm and Flood Topic Page
Information on electrical hazards, Carbon Monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards,
heat stress, motor vehicles, Hhazardous materials, fire, confined spaces
and falls.
Preventing Chain Saw Injuries During Tree Removal After a Hurricane
Chain saws are
widely used to remove fallen trees and tree branches
after hurricanes and
other natural disasters. This CDC fact sheet provides information on
chain saw safety and tips on avoiding injury from the release of bent
trees or branches.
Preventing Falls and Electrocutions
During Tree Trimming,
DHHS (NIOSH) Pub. No. 92-106
Many tree trimmers and their employers may lack training and knowledge
of OSHA standards and/or may be unaware of the risk posed by inadequate
or improper safety procedures and equipment. This Alert describes eight
incidents involving five electrocutions and three fatal falls of tree
trimmers.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye Safety - Emergency Response
& Disaster Recovery
En
Español
Overview of eye hazards and injuries, types of eye protection, safety
for prescription lens wearers, first aid.
Suggested Respirator Cleaning and
Sanitation Procedures
Guidance for selecting cleaning equipment and supplies, procedures for
respirator maintenance.
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