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OSHA National News Release
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National News Release: 08-887-NAT
June 26, 2008
Contact: David Sims Sharon Worthy
Phone: 202-693-1898 202-693-4676
For News Editors and Public Service Directors:
A radio actuality prepared by Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Edwin G. Foulke Jr. is available at http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/audio/main.htm#20080626 for use in helping your listeners understand how important safety should be during their recovery efforts. The actuality provides a toll-free telephone number individuals can call to learn more about flood recovery hazards and related issues, as well as a Web site address should they be online capable.
The U.S. Department of Labor is concerned that the loss of life or serious injury to recovery workers not be added to the tragedies caused by calamitous weather. We appreciate your assistance in getting that message to volunteers and workers on the job.
U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.
June 26, 2008
Contact: David Sims Sharon Worthy
Phone: 202-693-1898 202-693-4676
RADIO ACTUALITY
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA chief encourages safe cleanup effort
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA chief encourages safe cleanup effort
For News Editors and Public Service Directors:
A radio actuality prepared by Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Edwin G. Foulke Jr. is available at http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/audio/main.htm#20080626 for use in helping your listeners understand how important safety should be during their recovery efforts. The actuality provides a toll-free telephone number individuals can call to learn more about flood recovery hazards and related issues, as well as a Web site address should they be online capable.
The U.S. Department of Labor is concerned that the loss of life or serious injury to recovery workers not be added to the tragedies caused by calamitous weather. We appreciate your assistance in getting that message to volunteers and workers on the job.
| Web site address: Toll-free number for assistance: Actuality Script: | www.dol.gov 866-4-USA-DOL Cleanup after severe weather is dangerous and may create safety hazards for employees. There are ways to stay safe. I'm Ed Foulke, head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. I encourage you to take proper precautions to avoid serious injury. Identify the risks. Wear personal protective equipment when working in cleanup areas. Go to DOL.gov, call 1-866-4-USA-DOL or ask your employer for more information about protecting yourself on the job. |
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U.S. Department of Labor releases are accessible on the Internet at www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format (large print, Braille, audiotape or disc) from the COAST office upon request. Please specify which news release when placing your request at 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755. The Labor Department is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.