Workplace Safety for Tornadoes - INFOGRAPHIC

A guide on how to stay safe in case of tornadoes. Tornadoes usually occur with very little or no warning at all. It is important, therefore, to take precautions in advance.

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A guide on how to stay safe in case of tornadoes. Tornadoes usually occur with very little or no warning at all. It is important, therefore, to take precautions in advance. Click To Tweet

OSHA and NOAA have initiated several efforts aimed at:

• Educating the public about the hazards of severe weather.
• Helping people and businesses prepare for tornadoes.
• Providing information about how to respond to a tornado and deal with its aftermath.

To Prepare for a Tornado

Businesses should develop an emergency plan which includes:

• Details on suitable places where personnel can take shelter
• Procedures to ensure all personnel are accounted for
• Policies for managing any hazardous materials that are on-site

* It is recommended that individuals develop personal action plans for their families. Natural disasters such as tornadoes often require victims to survive without outside aid, usually for several days. A basic disaster supplies kit should always be prepared and ready in case of emergency. Recommended items for an emergency supply kit include:

• NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio
• Cell phone with charges and a backup battery
• Duct tape
• Dust mask
• Extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Flares
• Flashlight
• Garbage bags
• Local maps
• Plastic sheeting
• Tool kit
• Whistle
• Food: Three-day supply of non-perishable food per person, at the minimum
• Water: One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days

* Emergency items serving personal and/or unique needs, such as prescription medication, glasses, feminine supplies, infant supplies, and pet food can and should be added as required. Emergency supply kits should be maintained in a perpetual state of readiness, with expired items replaced as needed, and the entire kit updated at least once every year to accommodate changing needs.