In addition to cold weather stress, there are other winter weather-related hazards that workers may be exposed to when performing tasks such as driving in the snow, removing snow from rooftops, and working near downed or damaged power lines. OSHA listed on their website on the Winter Weather Safety and Health Topics page, ten common winter weather-related tasks and hazardous conditions along with their precautions to keep workers safe when performing these tasks or working I these hazardous conditions.
More information is available on the on the page and link below:
Winter Weather – Hazards/Precautions | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
For more information and/or assistance, contact:
Wayne Vanderhoof CSP, CIT
Sr. Consultant/President
RJR Safety Inc.