Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has promulgated a standard applying OSHA’s HAZWOPER standard to state and local government workers in states where there is no OSHA-approved State Plan. Instruction CPL 02-02-073 describes OSHA enforcement procedures under the relevant provisions of the HAZWOPER standard.
This may include emergency response following an earthquake. In all cases, you should be prepared to evacuate before water levels rise and potentially cut off evacuation routes.Įmployers whose workers will be involved in emergency response operations for releases of, or substantial threats of releases of, hazardous substances regardless of the location of the hazard must comply with OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard. If you receive information about the possibility of flash flooding, be prepared to move to higher ground immediately.
The box on the left defines the terms commonly used in flood watches and warnings. If you are located in an area that is susceptible to flooding, you should monitor NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio or television stations for information about flood watches and warnings. See OSHA’s Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool for more information.Ĭontact your local county geologist or county planning department to get information about whether your business or residence is in an area that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to move to higher ground monitor radio and television stations for more information.įlood Warning: Imminent threat - Flooding is occurring or will occur soon if advised to evacuate, do so immediately.įlash Flood Warning: Imminent threat - A flash flood is occurring or will occur soon seek higher ground on foot immediately. Monitor radio and television stations for more information.įlash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible.
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