Safety and power · safety
Cold-stress prevention
Also known as cold-weather safety.
Controls used to prevent hypothermia, frostbite, impaired dexterity, and related harm in cold, wet, or windy conditions.
Safety notes
- Assess temperature, wind, moisture, duration and workload; provide layered dry clothing, warm breaks, shelter, training, buddy checks, and prompt medical escalation.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Assess temperature, wind, moisture, duration and workload; provide layered dry clothing, warm breaks, shelter, training, buddy checks, and prompt medical escalation.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.