May 17, 2022
US Department of Labor urges caution to avoid fall, electrical, other hazards during spring storm cleanup throughout South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, SD - After severe weather, such as the windstorm that roared across South Dakota on May 12, workers and others involved in storm cleanup may face hazards related to falls, downed power lines and sharp debris as they conduct recovery and cleanup operations.
Employers and workers should also be aware of heat illness and hazards from equipment used during response/recovery operations, such as chain saws.