Winter weather safety - Articles

3 essential considerations for winter workplace safety at your facility

January 23, 2024

Even in regions that traditionally experience milder winter weather conditions, changing climate patterns are leading to deep freezes and snowstorms that disrupt operations and lead to increased safety risks.

Winter is here. Are you ready?

Follow these tips to prevent cold stress and winter-related injuries

Rick Pedley

December 20, 2022

Employers are responsible for protecting their workers from cold stress and other winter injuries. Learn how to keep workers safe when working in freezing temperatures.

Automated snow removal systems for trailers make roadways, loading docks safer

Fin Livingston

March 24, 2022

When snow and “ice missiles” blowing off semi-trailers and trucks are added to the equation, the risk factor increases exponentially.

Workplace winter safety: Tips to prevent slips, trips and falls

David Perecman

March 22, 2021

Changing seasons can bring a plethora of hazards to a workplace, especially when it comes to winter weather. Some of the most common accidents that can occur as a result of winter conditions are slips, trips and falls.

Choose winter gear wisely and consider warmth levels

Donald Meeker

February 8, 2021

In this article, we’re going to talk about how you can keep yourself warm and protected from the cold of winter. We’ll devote specific attention to the different levels of warmth protection that today’s winter gear has to offer and show you the basics of how to make the right choice for you.

Seven factors to consider for winter work gloves

The mercury is dropping

Matt Burtney

December 8, 2017

This article has pertinent information to help you make the best hand protection choices. Information that will help you stay warm during those wet and wintry work days.

Fight fatigue and loss of focus to stay safe this winter

Falling temperatures, falling safety levels?

John Romano

December 7, 2017

Just about everywhere, workers must remain mindful of the weather to stay safe while working outdoors. For much of the U.S. and Canada, winter brings more than cold. Work environments present multiple challenges for individuals who must work outside.

Stay warm this winter with FR protection plan

Chill factor

Benita Mehta

January 1, 2017

As we reach the cold depths of winter, it’s important to consider workplace hazards and FR protection. Consider a winter PPE plan for workers in cold-weather areas who may be exposed to arc flash and other conditions that require FR protective clothing.

Inspect emergency equipment to prepare for freezing temperatures

Casey Hayes

February 2, 2016

With winter officially upon us, freezing temperatures can be expected across many parts of the country. In some areas, exceptionally cold weather will linger indefinitely, while other regions will experience freeze-thaw cycles.

Winter weather walking: Keep your hands free

January 28, 2016

Winter precipitation can bring an increased risk for slips and falls on the ice and snow. Julia Henderson-Kalb, M.S., OTR/L, an instructor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University, recommends some simple steps to minimize fall risk.