OSHA Offers Tips to protect employees during the cold season
Some areas of the country have experienced severe effects, sometimes dangerous in winter. With cold weather upon us, OSHA is encouraging employers and employees to take precautions to prevent and treat cold health problems. Employees who work outside - such as construction, commercial fishing, maritime and agriculture - are particularly vulnerable.hypothermia. In extreme cases, including cold water immersion, exposure can lead to death. Warning signs are uncontrollable shivering, slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue and confused behavior. If these signs are observed, call immediately to the emergency room. Card OSHAS cold stress provides a reference guide and recommendations to combat and prevent many diseases related to cold weather and injuries. Available in English
and Spanish, this laminated card is free to employers, employees and the general public.- Recognize the environmental and working conditions can be dangerous. - Learn the signs and symptoms of cold-induced illnesses and injuries and what to do to help people. - Staff training on cold-induced illnesses and injuries. - To encourage employees to wear appropriate clothing for the cold, wet and windy, including layers that can be adapted to the changed conditions of wear. - Ensure that employees in extremely cold conditions take frequent, short breaks in warm dry shelters for their bodies to warm up.
- Try to plan to work for the hottest hours of the day. - Avoid exhaustion or fatigue because energy is necessary for muscles warm. - Use the buddy system: Work in pairs so
that one employee can recognize warning signs. - Drink warm, sweet (sugar water, sports drinks, type) and avoid drinks with caffeine (coffee, tea, lemonade or chocolate) or alcohol. - Eat warm, high-calorie foods like hot pasta dishes.The drugs are in poor physical condition or suffer from diseases like diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. Under the law at work health and safety of 1970, employers
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