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Armor Safety & Rescue Services4401 Parker Rd.Houston, TX 77093713-969-9099http://www.armorsafety.net
January 2016Cold Weather Work
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Working in cold weather can expose workers to environmental cold injuries
Hundreds of workers report cases involving days away from work caused by exposure to environmental cold
each year
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Environmental cold can affect any worker, especially those who work outdoors and are involved in support activities for oil and gas operations
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Environmental cold puts workers at risk of cold stress and slips, trips, and falls caused by icy and snow-covered surfaces
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Cold stress happens when your body cannot regulate its temperature
First your skin temperature drops, then your core body temperature
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There are several different types of cold stress, including•Hypothermia• Frostbite• Trench foot
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Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops to less than 90°F
Symptoms include uncontrolled shivering, loss of coordination and slurred speech, and slow breathing and heart
rate
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Frostbite happens when your skin and tissues freeze
Symptoms include reddened skin with gray or white patches on the fingers, toes, nose, or ear lobes
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Trench foot affects your feet when they are exposed to wet and cold conditions for a long period of time
Symptoms include reddened skin and tingling, pain, and swelling
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Certain factors put you at higher risk of cold stress, such as•High wind speeds•Working in wet or damp environments•Dressing improperly for the weather
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Health problems like hypertension, hypothyroidism, and diabetes can also put you at higher risk
Exhaustion and poor physical fitness may also increase your risk
of cold stress
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Companies must help prevent cold stress by training workers on• How to recognize the
environmental and workplace conditions that can lead to cold stress• The symptoms of cold
stress, how to prevent it, and what to do to help affected workers
• How to select proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy
conditions
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Workers can prevent cold stress by monitoring themselves and other workers for cold stress symptoms• Uncontrolled shivering• Loss of coordination,
slurred speech, and confusion• Slow breathing and heart
rate• Reddened skin and blisters• Gray or white patches in
the extremities• Tingling, pain, swelling,
or numbness• Leg cramps
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Wear the right clothes for cold weather work• At least three layers of
loose fitting clothing• An insulated coat or
jacket• A knit mask to cover
your face and mouth• A hat that covers your
ears• Insulated gloves• Insulated,
waterproof boots
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To prevent slips, trips, and falls, clear snow and ice from walking surfaces
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When walking on snow or ice, wear insulated and water resistant boots or rubber over-shoes with good rubber treads
Take short steps and walk at a slower pace
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When working at elevated heights during cold weather• Plan ahead for safe
snow removal• Wear fall protection• Make sure ladders are
used safely• Clear snow and ice from
surfaces• Use extreme caution
when working near power lines• Take steps to prevent
harmful exposure to cold temperatures
and overexertion
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Remember, prepare for cold weather work• Be alert for symptoms of cold stress•Dress appropriately and stay dry•Use engineering controls, safe work practices, and PPE
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