With Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast, OSHA is reminding contractors of resources to help keep construction workers safe during natural disasters. Hurricane season peaks in September, and wildfires are still burning throughout the Pacific Northwest and from California to Colorado. OSHA urges employers to be prepared to keep their workers safe during extreme weather events. The agency’s provides information on protecting workers before and after , , , and other natural disasters strike. 

In addition, ABC’s Construction Executive magazine just published an on the top 10 hurricane preparedness practices for construction sites, which highlights the advantages of preparing early in order to ensure the safety of team members as well as surrounding communities. 

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With residents of the East Coast facing displacement and evacuating low-lying coastal areas, the will be working diligently to help hurricane victims. ABC's through the Red Cross is available for anyone who wants to help support these efforts with a monetary donation. 

Please encourage your members and staff to visit ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓNational’s webpage on emergency preparedness and recovery resources for detailed information on how to quickly access state and federal resources. Please don’t hesitate to contact Steve Wiltshire, director of safety at ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓNational, if you need any further information.