Items Tagged with 'Cold weather safety'

If you’re older or have an aging parent or grandparent, here are the signs to watch out for and what you can do to help prevent a heat- or cold-related illness.

Being outdoors can add fun and adventure to any winter day. But whatever activity you choose – hiking, sledding, skiing, ice fishing or something else – you need to make sure you’re protected.

What do we need to consider when choosing high-visibility multi-season workwear?

Miners who work in cold temperatures are at risk for cold stress, which may trigger hypothermia, frostbite, and other injuries and illnesses.

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?

Arlington, VA — Keeping miners safe during cold weather is the focus of a new alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Working outdoors already involves many hazards. Add cold temperatures during the winter months, and the number of risks grows.

How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions?

In Episode 36, the S+H team dives into the February issue’s feature story on the hazards of working in cold weather. Additionally, Mike Kassman, director of OSHA and disaster response training at CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, discusses ladder safety.

Protecting workers from frigid outdoor conditions requires awareness, planning and training. We've got seven tips for workers and safety professionals.