Items Tagged with 'Winter'

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.

New York — Remove all snow, ice and other debris from construction jobsites to help reduce slip and trip hazards.

A snowblower can make clearing paths quicker and easier. But it’s important to operate them safely. Follow these tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

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

Toronto — Truck drivers “have to understand winter hazards and how they affect their vehicles and their ability to drive.”

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

Snow, freezing rain and ice storms are a few types of weather Mother Nature may send your way during the winter months. If wintry weather is in the forecast, be ready to react in case the power goes out.

Fewer daylight hours, snowy or icy conditions, limited visibility – these are some of the hazards drivers can encounter during the winter. The National Safety Council says taking a few simple steps before you leave will help keep you safe.