BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging workers and members of the public engaged in Hurricane Sandy cleanup and recovery efforts in New York, New Jersey and the New England states to be aware of the hazards they might encounter and the steps they should take to protect themselves.

"Storm recovery workers are working around the clock to clean up areas impacted by the storm," said Robert Kulick, OSHA s New York regional administrator. "We want to make sure that workers are aware of the hazards involved in cleanup work and take the necessary precautions to prevent serious injuries."

UUS Labor Department's OSHA urges hurricane recovery workers to protect themselves against hazards