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FROM THE DESK OF RANDALL A. KROCKA
SMOHIT Administrator
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Our good friend, Pete Stafford of CPWR, is getting ahead of winter with some helpful tips designed to keep outdoor workers safe, healthy and warm. Please read the valuable information below and be sure to click on the Cold Weather Safety toolbox talk for even more life-saving recommendations. Cold Days Are Here
With record setting snowfall in the East, it's important to remember that extended exposure to freezing or cold temperatures can lead to trench foot, frostbite and hypothermia. Danger signs for hypothermia include uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue, and confused behavior. If you must tackle an outdoor job in cold weather, what can you do to keep workers safe? - Encourage workers to wear proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy conditions. Layer clothing to adjust to changing temperatures.
- Use the buddy system; work in pairs so that one worker can recognize danger signs.
- Drink warm, sweet beverages (sugar water, sports-type drinks) and avoid drinks with caffeine (coffee, tea, sodas or hot chocolate) and alcohol.
To get the whole story, visit CPWR online and download our toolbox talk on Cold Weather Safety. To learn about some products and techniques for frigid jobsites, check out our recently recorded informational webinar on Construction Solutions and cold hazards. Pete Stafford Executive Director
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