Jan 15


Winter Work

Category: Toolbox Talks


Are you ready for winter work?

Below are some reminders about dressing appropriately for the weather and staying STRONG, HEALTHY, and SAFE:

  • Two big concerns of working or simply spending time outdoors in cold weather are frostbite and hypothermia. Both can occur at much higher temperatures than many people realize. For example, exposed skin can start to freeze at just 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius) and deep frostbite can cause blood clots and even gangrene. Hypothermia is a potentially fatal condition caused by loss of body temperature, even in winter conditions people might not consider particularly nasty. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, confusion, lightheaded feeling and profuse sweating. Without medical treatment the victim can lose consciousness and die.
  • Check your winter wardrobe for entanglement hazards such as loose sleeves and dangling drawstrings. Look at the soles of your winter footwear. Your shoes or boots should have adequate tread to prevent slips and falls on wet or icy surfaces. Slow down when walking across slippery surfaces and be especially careful on ladders, platforms and stairways.
  • Get plenty of rest. Working in the cold in the winter takes lots of energy. Cold weather can strain your heart, even if you aren’t overexerting yourself.



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