As we head into the dead of winter, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take simple precautions, such as those listed on OSHA's Cold Stress Card. The card provides recommendations that can prevent many illnesses and injuries due to prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures.
Available in English and Spanish, this laminated fold-up card is free to employers to distribute to their workers, offering a quick reference about frostbite and hypothermia, including warning signs and prevention tips. The card makes the following suggestions for protecting workers: