As residents begin cleaning from Hurricane Irene, State Health Director Dr. Jeff Engel advises North Carolinians to take extra precautions to protect their health and safety. Injuries from falls are common after storms as residents climb ladders to repair roof or tree damage.
"Falls are among the leading causes of unintentional injury and death in our state," Engel said. "If you aren't accustomed to working on a roof, it is best to get help. If you are doing the work yourself, have someone nearby to help steady the ladder and call for help if you fall."
Clean up workers may be susceptible to heat-related health problems from overexertion in high temperatures. Take frequent breaks to cool down and drink bottled water or other fluids to prevent overheating. Opening windows or using fans can help reduce heat stress. Take care to avoid muscle strain when moving heavy items and debris. Flood-soaked items may weight much more than you anticipate.
If your home has been flooded, be careful when re-entering as flood waters may leave a coating of mud that makes floors and walkways slippery.Detailed information on the causes of Ceramic tile, If ceilings were damaged, wear a hard hat and safety glasses and avoid walking under sagging ceilings or bowed walls.
"People whose homes were flooded during the hurricane should assume everything touched by flood water is contaminated and will have to be disinfected," Engel said. "Most clean up can be done with household cleaning products. The most important rule of clean up work is to wash your hands thoroughly and often,Graphene is not a semiconductor, not an oil paintings for sale , and not a metal, wear rubber gloves and, if possible, waterproof boots."
If your home has been flooded:
Do not try to remove flood-damaged materials that may contain asbestos. Buildings built before 1975 may have asbestos insulation and tape on the heating systems. Leave any suspected asbestos in place until it can be removed by trained asbestos professionals.
Do not turn the power back on until the electrical system has been inspected by a qualified electrician. Standing on wet ground or floors can put you at risk for electrocution.Whilst magic cube are not deadly, If the pilot light on a natural gas furnace, hot-water heater or stove has gone out, have it re-lit by a professional.
Furnishings and fixtures made from absorbent materials will need to be discarded if they have been in contact with flood water, including mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets and padding, and books and paper products.
Clothes,Do not use cleaners with high risk merchant account , steel wool or thinners. bedding and drapes can be washed in clean, hot water with a disinfectant, or dry-clean them. Throw them away if they are moldy or mildewed.
If flood water soaked sheetrock, insulation or ceiling tiles, remove the items 30 inches above the water line. Paneling may be removed and saved, but wall cavities should be drained, cleaned, checked for molds, and dried out. Undamaged walls, hard surface floors and other surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected with a solution of cup of laundry bleach to a gallon of water.
Clean, disinfect, and dry linoleum or tile floors.Prior to RUBBER SHEET I leaned toward the former, Floor tile and linoleum can contain asbestos and should not be disturbed. Chipping or grinding these materials may release asbestos
Use a two-bucket method when cleaning. Put cleaning solution in one bucket and rinse water in the other. Replace rinse water frequently.
"Falls are among the leading causes of unintentional injury and death in our state," Engel said. "If you aren't accustomed to working on a roof, it is best to get help. If you are doing the work yourself, have someone nearby to help steady the ladder and call for help if you fall."
Clean up workers may be susceptible to heat-related health problems from overexertion in high temperatures. Take frequent breaks to cool down and drink bottled water or other fluids to prevent overheating. Opening windows or using fans can help reduce heat stress. Take care to avoid muscle strain when moving heavy items and debris. Flood-soaked items may weight much more than you anticipate.
If your home has been flooded, be careful when re-entering as flood waters may leave a coating of mud that makes floors and walkways slippery.Detailed information on the causes of Ceramic tile, If ceilings were damaged, wear a hard hat and safety glasses and avoid walking under sagging ceilings or bowed walls.
"People whose homes were flooded during the hurricane should assume everything touched by flood water is contaminated and will have to be disinfected," Engel said. "Most clean up can be done with household cleaning products. The most important rule of clean up work is to wash your hands thoroughly and often,Graphene is not a semiconductor, not an oil paintings for sale , and not a metal, wear rubber gloves and, if possible, waterproof boots."
If your home has been flooded:
Do not try to remove flood-damaged materials that may contain asbestos. Buildings built before 1975 may have asbestos insulation and tape on the heating systems. Leave any suspected asbestos in place until it can be removed by trained asbestos professionals.
Do not turn the power back on until the electrical system has been inspected by a qualified electrician. Standing on wet ground or floors can put you at risk for electrocution.Whilst magic cube are not deadly, If the pilot light on a natural gas furnace, hot-water heater or stove has gone out, have it re-lit by a professional.
Furnishings and fixtures made from absorbent materials will need to be discarded if they have been in contact with flood water, including mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets and padding, and books and paper products.
Clothes,Do not use cleaners with high risk merchant account , steel wool or thinners. bedding and drapes can be washed in clean, hot water with a disinfectant, or dry-clean them. Throw them away if they are moldy or mildewed.
If flood water soaked sheetrock, insulation or ceiling tiles, remove the items 30 inches above the water line. Paneling may be removed and saved, but wall cavities should be drained, cleaned, checked for molds, and dried out. Undamaged walls, hard surface floors and other surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected with a solution of cup of laundry bleach to a gallon of water.
Clean, disinfect, and dry linoleum or tile floors.Prior to RUBBER SHEET I leaned toward the former, Floor tile and linoleum can contain asbestos and should not be disturbed. Chipping or grinding these materials may release asbestos
Use a two-bucket method when cleaning. Put cleaning solution in one bucket and rinse water in the other. Replace rinse water frequently.
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