Employers Face Numerous OSHA & EPA Compliance Issues

The employer has many obligations under OSHA relating to the reopening and/or clean-up of worksites in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina which include:

• providing potable water for drinking and washing,
• providing toilet and sanitation facilities,
• inspecting electrical and other equipment prior to restarting it to ensure that it has not been damaged and will create an electrical or other hazard,
• inspecting chemicals and other hazardous materials stored on site to ensure that the containers are not damaged or leaking and will not cause a safety or health hazard.