Seyfarth Shaw (12/22/11) Simonsen, Craig

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has just published a Web page that provides “safety and health information on winter storm hazards.” OSHA indicates that winter storms “create a variety of hazards and can have lingering impacts on everyday tasks and work activities,” noting that the National Weather Service reports that about 70% of injuries during winter storms result from vehicle accidents, and about 25% of injuries result from being caught out in the storm. The new OSHA Web page provides guidance on winter storm preparedness, response and recovery, and additional resources.