According to OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working in cold environments places workers at risk for hazards such as hypothermia, immersion hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot and chilblains. Such conditions can result in permanent tissue damage or even death. Low temperatures, brisk winds and wet clothing are all factors that contribute to the risk of cold-related injuries and illnesses.
Certain health-related factors can also place workers at increased risk, including: