Tornadoes: A threat to take seriously
June 25, 2017
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Does your workplace really need to be prepared for the possibility of a tornado? The answer is “Yes.” Tornadoes can occur anywhere and at any time, OSHA states, adding that an average of 800 tornadoes are reported across the nation every year. So, what can employers do to help keep employees safe in the event of a tornado?
Know the signs:
A tornado can form with little warning, so it’s important to know the signs. A tornado may be imminent if the sky is dark with greenish clouds, you see a wall cloud and large hail is falling – or if you see a funnel cloud and hear a loud, roaring sound.
Pay attention to weather reports and be alert for the possibility of a tornado. A tornado watch means that a tornado is likely to occur within the watch area. In this case, OSHA notes, you and your employees should be prepared to quickly take shelter. If a tornado warning is issued in your area, that means one either has been sighted or indicated by radar. Take shelter immediately.
Have a plan:
First, identify an area where workers can best be protected, such as a basement or an interior room without windows on the lowest floor of the building. Refrain from sheltering in a place that has flat, wide-span roofs, OSHA advises.
Next, ensure your office or facility has an accountability procedure. To help ensure the safety of workers:
Have emergency supply kits available in the designated tornado shelter areas.
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