The year has come full circle as we begin to enter winter months once again. Soon enough, businesses will reflect on the year’s accomplishments and potential areas for improvement. One area safety and operations leaders can master this season is workplace safety, as they find themselves shifting focus from summertime hazards to the risks brought on by harsh winter conditions.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its Climate Prediction Center’s forecast, the United States should anticipate colder, wetter conditions in the north for the 2017-2018 winter season. With this in mind, managers need to equip workers to prevent slips from snow and ice, work vehicle accidents as well as illnesses and injuries caused by cold weather.