8 tips to avoid cold stress

 Entrepreneurs have the responsibility to ensure their workers are protected from the risk of working in a cold environment. Employee training on signs and symptoms of cold stress is the first step that must be taken by the employer to prevent it. Here are some tips for ensuring workers are safe in cold conditions. 

 Clothing layer Osha advised workers to use three layers of clothing: The layer in wool, silk, or synthetic that will make moisture move away from the body while leaving the body holding more heat than with cotton The middle layer of wool or synthetic to provide isolation Outer layer to protect from wind and rain and allow ventilation to prevent overheating.

They suggest clothes must be right because tight clothes limit blood vessels and reduce blood flow YICHANG. It is also useful to carry extra clothes or cold weather gear, such as blankets for what they wear wet or compromised. 

Protect extremities As mentioned, the most common body parts affected in the cold environment are extremities and heads. You must be sure the employee is given isolated gloves to keep their hands warm. Thermal cut-plated cut gloves such as the Arctic-Tuff ™ or Arctic-Z ™ series we will protect your hands from cold weather while offering protection and comfort. Boots must be waterproof and isolated so that the legs keep warm. The hat that covers the ear will reduce the amount of heat loss from your head Disposable Aprons.

  1.  Schedule work around dangerous weather If possible, avoid scheduling work during very hard weather or cold front or work schedule during the warmest part today. 
  2.  Give a frequent warm break When avoiding hard conditions is not possible, make sure employees have frequent access, adequate warm breaks. Implement a friend's system Requires employees to work in pairs so they can watch cold stress symptoms. 
  3. In extreme weather such as a snowstorm or low visibility conditions, make sure every employee is protected with our HIVizgard ™ safety equipment and clothing. 
  4. Monitor employees According to OSHA, certain conditions can increase the risk of a person's cold stress. Make sure the employee is in the right physical health to tolerate harsh weather conditions and do not have health conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), hypothyroidism, or diabetes. 
  5. Provide safety steps for employees Make sure there is a thermometer and chemical heat package in the first aid kit, as well as warm liquids to drink if employees begin to experience cold-related conditions. 
  6. Train employees about cold stress Make sure employees understand the signs and symptoms of cold stress and are able to recognize the environment that has a risk of cold stress. 
  7. Make sure they know what steps should be taken when cold stress occurs and how to stay safe from it. 
  8. Employees may realize rules and regulations but fail to follow them. That is why it is important for everyone to know them, follow it, and / or enforce it. Applying this precautionary measures will provide extra protection for workers to avoid cold stress related to work. 

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