Heavy rains over a short period led to massive flooding and the destruction of infrastructure around Duluth, Minn., in late June. While much of the rest of the country was dealing with worsening drought conditions, many in Duluth and the surrounding communities were dealing with flooded and contaminated homes.
Cleaners should be well aware of the necessary safety precautions for working in areas where the sewer has backed up, but floods bring additional concerns and require extra precautions. The OSHA Fact Sheet on flood cleanup outlines the following hazards for those in the
