Working outside this winter
For many of us, when the weather is cold outside we retreat indoors but for folks who work construction and outdoor jobs, it is a fact of their everyday work that they will be outdoors.
For those not working outdoors this winter, there still are some valuable lessons below.
It is integral to recognize the risks and hazards working outside in the winter brings. Failure to acknowledge or respect the dangers winter brings is a recipe for potential bodily harm or death.
• Wear layered clothing. Wearing multiple layers of clothing allows the worker to adjust their protection based on current temperature. Take off layers as you get too warm and put them on as it gets colder.