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If you're cleaning up, please follow these safety tips to stay safe!
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- Hard hats
- Goggles
- N95 masks (or a respirator with a higher protection level)
- Heavy work gloves
- Waterproof boots with steel toe and insole (not just steel shank)
- Earplugs or protective headphones (if youâre working with noisy equipment)
- At least two fire extinguishers (each with a UL rating of at least 10A)
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- Rubber boots
- Rubber gloves
- Goggles
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- Have teams of at least two people work together to move heavy or bulky objects.
- Avoid lifting any material that weighs more than 50 pounds (per person).
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Cleaning up your home can be a big job. Be sure to take care of yourself:
- Rest when you need to.
- Decide which cleanup tasks are most important, and focus on those first. That way, youâre less likely to be overwhelmed.
- Try to work with other people so you arenât alone.
- Get support from family members, friends, counselors, or therapists.
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- When using a chain saw, always follow the instructions. Make sure to wear appropriate protective gear, and be sure that bystanders are a safe distance away.
- Avoid contact with power lines, and take extra care in cutting trees or branches bent or caught under something else.
- Use extreme caution to avoid electrical shock when using an electric chain saw.
- For tips on safely operating a chain saw, see Preventing Chain Saw Injuries - During Tree Removal After a Disaster.
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- In hot weather, try to stay cool by staying in air-conditioned buildings, taking breaks in shaded areas or in cool rooms, drinking water and nonalcoholic fluids often, and wearing light and loose-fitting clothing.
- Do outdoor activities during cooler hours.
- For more information on protecting yourself against heat-related illness, see the CDC Extreme Heat Web site -> https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html
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Be safe, everyone!
