Hurricane Worker Podcasts

This series of podcasts is designed for workers involved in cleanup and reconstruction following a natural disaster such as a hurricane. The purpose of this series is to provide an awareness of the health and safety hazards that workers will be facing on the job. The production of the podcasts was funded through the National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training under a contract with the NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program.


11/7/2005 3:41 PM
Mold
Learn why mold is an issue after a hurricane or flooding, and what precautions you can take to protect yourself.
11/7/2005 3:41 PM
Hazards Not Found In Construction
Fire ants and snakes. Trench foot and wild animals. These are some of the hazards workers might face after a hurricane. Learn how to deal with them.
11/7/2005 3:41 PM
Dealing With Debris
Learn how to handle piles of debris and unstable work surfaces that are left after a hurricane or other disaster.
11/7/2005 3:41 PM
Electrical Hazards
Electrical hazards may be found everywhere after a hurricane or disaster. We offer some tips on how to work safely.
11/7/2005 3:41 PM
Operating Equipment Safely
How to handle the chaos of equipment workers face in a clean-up or re-construction environment.