Seasonal safety: Winter | Safety+Health

Stay safe while working in the cold

December 21, 2015

Working outdoors is an inevitable part of the job for many people across the country. And when the temperatures drop, it is important that workers wear appropriate protective clothing.

Winterize your skin

How does cold weather negatively impact the skin, and how can I protect my skin in the winter?

December 20, 2015

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How does cold weather negatively impact the skin, and how can I protect my skin in the winter?

NSC, University of Iowa share winter driving safety tips

December 2, 2015

The National Safety Council and the University of Iowa – creators of the MyCarDoesWhat campaign – are calling for drivers to hone their winter driving skills before they head out onto slippery and snowy roads.

NHTSA links road salt to brake pipe corrosion, failure

April 15, 2015

Washington – Vehicles with a model year of 2007 or earlier may be at risk for brake pipe corrosion from exposure to road salt, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety advisory.

OSHA urges employers, workers to be safe when removing snow

March 4, 2015

Washington – Although winter is coming to an end, OSHA is reminding employers and workers to be cautious when removing snow from roofs and other structures.

Stay safe after it snows: Tips for injury-free shoveling

February 11, 2015

Parts of the country have experienced record-breaking snowfalls in 2015. With snow, comes shoveling – which can lead to a variety of injuries.

Cold weather safety

What advice can safety managers share with workers about layering clothing appropriately so that they do not feel too cold or hot in the field? What fabric qualities should we look for when specifying FR garments for layering in cold weather?

January 26, 2015

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What advice can safety managers share with workers about layering clothing appropriately so that they do not feel too cold or hot in the field? What fabric qualities should we look for when specifying FR garments for layering in cold weather?

CDC Foundation provides tips on workplace flu prevention

September 29, 2014

Atlanta – With flu season on the horizon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation is sharing information to help workers protect themselves from the disease.

CDC: Flu most prevalent among real estate, food service workers

March 19, 2014

Atlanta – The flu and similar illnesses are most prevalent among workers in the real estate, hospitality and food service industries, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.