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Protect yourself from "Cold Stress"
Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extremely cold or wet weather is a dangerous si...
What is Cold Stress & How Does It Affect The Worker?
Exposure to cold weather can affect workers in various ways. It can cause loss of manual dexterity, increase accidents on the job, and decrease wor...
How Can The Risk of Cold Stress Be Managed?
Employers can help protect workers from cold stress by practicing basic management principles:
Provide worker training on the effects of cold ex...
Who is at Risk of Cold Weather Dangers?
Any worker engaged in cold weather work can be at risk from cold-related stress disorder. Even those working indoors in cold environments, such as ...
Symptoms of Heat Loss and Hypothermia
According to the CDC, early signs and symptoms of heat loss include:
Shivering (first, most common symptom)
Fatigue
Loss of coordination
Conf...