NU Online News Service, Aug. 30, 2:59 p.m. EDT

Businesses with hurricane damage turning to employees for cleanup need to keep worker safety in mind, especially where hazardous materials are concerned, according to Zurich.

Depending on the type of business and disaster, salvage cleanup and recovery operations can involve many exposures to workers, including hazardous chemicals, fuel and oil spills, heat stress, electrical hazards, and structural safety, Zurich says in a report, "Tips for worker safety during cleanup and recovery operations."

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