When cold environment or temperatures cannot be avoided, workers should follow these cold weather tips from NIOSH to protect themselves from cold stress.
Find out what the Center of Disease Control and OSHA suggests for working in cold weather.
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and wind speed increases, workers can be at risk for cold stress - and serious health problems. Use these tips and related resources to keep workers - and yourself - safe in cold weather.
Shoveling snow is like lifting weights in freezing temperatures on uneven, slippery ground while wearing heavy clothing. No wonder people commonly injur their backs - or worse - while shoveling. This tip sheet gives you the scoop on safe snow shoveling.
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and wind speed increases, workers can be at risk for cold stress - and serious health problems. Use these tips and related resources to keep workers - and yourself - safe in cold weather.
Shoveling snow is like lifting weights in freezing temperatures on uneven, slippery ground while wearing heavy clothing. No wonder people commonly injur their backs - or worse - while shoveling. This tip sheet gives you the scoop on safe snow shoveling.
Ann Arbor Michigan Home Care Company Gives Winter Safety Tips for Aging AdultsRight at Home - Ann Arbor
Learn winter safety tips and what precautions seniors can take to stay safe in this Ann Arbor Home Care Tip. For more articles and information about senior care and senior safety, visit http://www.rightathome.net/washtenaw/blog/.
Cold weather can pose a serious health hazard to anyone regardless of age. These obstacles become only more difficult with age, from trips and falls on slippery ice to the common illnesses that the temperature drop brings, there is a lot for seniors to overcome during the winter season.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and SurvivalBob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and Survival Bob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and SurvivalBob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and SurvivalBob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
Are You Prepared? Winter Storms & Extreme Coldntoscano50
While the amount of danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of
where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms
can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for
several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong
winds, ice, sleet and freezing rain.
Working in the cold can be dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions to keep your body warm and dry on the construction site. These 10 tips will help you and your employees work safely and more effectively in frosty weather conditions.
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold StressMIELKE
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold Stress - workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress.
COLD WEATHER
Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold
stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies.
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can
more rapidly leave your body.
Extended exposure to freezing or cold temperatures can result in health problems such as
trench foot, frost bite and hypothermia. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred
speech, clumsy movements, fatigue, and confused behavior.
Preventing Injuries Caused by Cold Weather & Safe Work Tips:
• Encourage workers to wear properly clothing for cold, wet and windy
conditions.
• Layer clothing to adjust to changing temperatures.
• Wear a hat and gloves, in addition to underwear that will keep water away
from the skin.
• Use the buddy system; work in pairs of that one worker can recognize
danger signs.
• Drink warm, sweet beverages (sugar water, sports-type drinks) and avoid
drinks with caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, or hot chocolate) and alcohol.
• Remember, workers face increased risk when they take certain medications,
are in poor physical condition, or suffer from illnesses such as diabetes,
hypertension or cardiovascular disease.
• Make sure to protect your ears, face, hands an feet in extremely cold
weather.
• Boots should be insulated and waterproof.
• Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer.
• Move into warm locations during work breaks; limit amount of time outside.
• Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.
• Include a thermometer and chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.
Ann Arbor Michigan Home Care Company Gives Winter Safety Tips for Aging AdultsRight at Home - Ann Arbor
Learn winter safety tips and what precautions seniors can take to stay safe in this Ann Arbor Home Care Tip. For more articles and information about senior care and senior safety, visit http://www.rightathome.net/washtenaw/blog/.
Cold weather can pose a serious health hazard to anyone regardless of age. These obstacles become only more difficult with age, from trips and falls on slippery ice to the common illnesses that the temperature drop brings, there is a lot for seniors to overcome during the winter season.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and SurvivalBob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and Survival Bob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and SurvivalBob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
What You Need to Know for Cold weather Preparation and SurvivalBob Mayer
Having served in the Special Forces Group with a focus on cold weather and mountain operations, I have a special affinity for not being cold. Cold can kill in different ways and its best to be knowledgable and prepared. Here is some useful information on what to wear, how to avoid and deal with cold weather injuries and more.
Are You Prepared? Winter Storms & Extreme Coldntoscano50
While the amount of danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of
where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms
can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for
several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong
winds, ice, sleet and freezing rain.
Working in the cold can be dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions to keep your body warm and dry on the construction site. These 10 tips will help you and your employees work safely and more effectively in frosty weather conditions.
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold StressMIELKE
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold Stress - workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress.
COLD WEATHER
Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold
stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies.
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can
more rapidly leave your body.
Extended exposure to freezing or cold temperatures can result in health problems such as
trench foot, frost bite and hypothermia. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred
speech, clumsy movements, fatigue, and confused behavior.
Preventing Injuries Caused by Cold Weather & Safe Work Tips:
• Encourage workers to wear properly clothing for cold, wet and windy
conditions.
• Layer clothing to adjust to changing temperatures.
• Wear a hat and gloves, in addition to underwear that will keep water away
from the skin.
• Use the buddy system; work in pairs of that one worker can recognize
danger signs.
• Drink warm, sweet beverages (sugar water, sports-type drinks) and avoid
drinks with caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas, or hot chocolate) and alcohol.
• Remember, workers face increased risk when they take certain medications,
are in poor physical condition, or suffer from illnesses such as diabetes,
hypertension or cardiovascular disease.
• Make sure to protect your ears, face, hands an feet in extremely cold
weather.
• Boots should be insulated and waterproof.
• Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer.
• Move into warm locations during work breaks; limit amount of time outside.
• Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.
• Include a thermometer and chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.
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Working in Cold Weather
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Although this December has been unusually warm in many areas, winter cold will be here
before we know it, and workers may not be ready. When cold environments or temperatures
cannot be avoided, workers should follow these cold weather tips from NIOSH to protect
themselves from cold stress:
Wear appropriate clothing.
Wear several layers of loose clothing. Layering provides better insulation.
Tight clothing reduces blood circulation. Warm blood needs to be circulated to the
extremities.
When choosing clothing, be aware that some clothing may restrict movement resulting
in a hazardous situation.
Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather.
Boots should be waterproof and insulated.
Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer. (Hats reduce the amount of body heat
that escapes from your head.)
Move into warm locations during work breaks; limit the amount of time outside on
extremely cold days.
Carry cold weather gear, such as extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change
of clothes and a thermos of hot liquid.
Include a thermometer and chemical hot packs in your first aid kit.
Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin.
Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers.
Cold-Weather Resources:
CDC: Extreme Cold - A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
(pdf)
CDC Winter Weather page.
OSHA Cold Stress QuickCard.
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