Disclaimer

1. General Information

The information provided through the U.S.A. Disaster Site Worker Services ("USADSWS") website is intended for general informational, organizational and business communication purposes.

While reasonable efforts may be made to provide useful and current information, USADSWS does not represent that all information on this website will be complete, error-free, current or applicable to every situation.

2. Independent Organization

3. No Government Endorsement or Affiliation

This website may reference government agencies, regulations, standards, publications, guidance or emergency-management resources for informational or operational context.

References to organizations or agencies including, but not limited to:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• State or local government agencies

do not imply sponsorship, endorsement, ownership, approval, authorization, partnership or affiliation with USADSWS unless such a relationship is expressly stated and supported by appropriate documentation.

4. Safety and Health Information

Disaster response, cleanup, restoration and recovery work may expose workers and organizations to significant and changing hazards.

Potential hazards may include, depending upon the operation and site conditions:

• Unstable structures and debris
• Electrical hazards and downed power lines
• Floodwater and contaminated water
• Mold and biological hazards
• Asbestos, lead and silica exposure
• Hazardous substances and chemical exposure
• Carbon monoxide
• Generators and temporary power systems
• Heavy equipment and vehicle traffic
• Chainsaws and powered equipment
• Falls and elevated work
• Confined spaces
• Heat stress and environmental exposure
• Respiratory hazards
• Fire and explosion hazards
• Fatigue and extended work operations

The appropriate safety requirements and protective measures depend upon the actual hazards, tasks, location, employer, operation and applicable regulatory requirements.

5. Regulatory References

References to OSHA standards, environmental regulations, emergency-response guidance or other regulatory materials are provided for general informational purposes.

Not every regulation or standard applies to every disaster response or recovery operation. Applicability must be determined based upon the specific work, hazards and circumstances involved.

For example, requirements associated with hazardous waste operations and emergency response may apply to certain operations involving hazardous substances, but such requirements should not be assumed to apply automatically to every disaster cleanup or recovery activity.

6. Training Information

Any general reference to training, preparedness, safety education or workforce development on this website should not be interpreted as a representation that USADSWS is authorized by a particular government agency to issue that agency's credentials, cards, certifications or approvals unless such authorization is expressly identified and supported by applicable documentation.

Training requirements depend upon the work being performed, applicable regulations, employer responsibilities, hazards and project requirements.

7. No Guarantee of Regulatory Compliance

Information appearing on this website does not guarantee that an employer, contractor, vendor, worker or project will satisfy all applicable occupational safety, environmental, emergency management or other legal requirements.

Each employer and organization remains responsible for identifying and complying with requirements applicable to its own operations.

8. No Professional Advice

General website information is not intended to replace situation-specific legal, medical, engineering, environmental, regulatory or other professional advice.

Appropriate qualified professionals and applicable authorities should be consulted when circumstances require specialized advice or determinations.

9. Emergency Situations

10. Vendor Submissions

Submission of a Vendor Pre-Qualification form does not constitute approval, certification, selection, a contract, an invitation to perform work, placement on an approved-vendor list or a guarantee of future business.

Vendor consideration may depend on project requirements, capabilities, qualifications, insurance, safety performance, availability, pricing, references and other legitimate business considerations.

11. Employment Submissions

Submission of employment interest information does not constitute or guarantee an interview, offer of employment, project assignment, disaster deployment, specific schedule, work location or employment relationship.

Employment opportunities may depend upon organizational needs, qualifications, availability, project requirements and other legitimate employment considerations.

12. Third-Party Information and Links

This website may contain links or references to third-party websites, agencies, organizations, publications or external resources.

USADSWS does not control independent third-party websites and does not guarantee their availability, accuracy, security, content, policies or practices.

13. Website Availability

USADSWS does not guarantee uninterrupted access to this website. Website availability may be affected by maintenance, hosting services, Internet conditions, cybersecurity events, technical failures or other circumstances beyond reasonable control.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, U.S.A. Disaster Site Worker Services and its personnel shall not be responsible for damages or losses resulting solely from reliance upon general website information, inability to access the website, third-party content or unauthorized activity outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit liability where exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

15. Updates to This Disclaimer

This Disclaimer may be updated as our website, operations, services or applicable requirements change.

The effective date displayed at the top of this page identifies the current version.