Articles Tagged with ''winter weather''

Winter storms cost U.S. businesses billions each year—one major storm alone can result in $1 billion in lost productivity and damages.

While diligent employers prepare for obvious winter threats, it’s the overlooked risks that often cause the most severe consequences.

A winter slip and fall isn’t just liability and an incident report; it’s a person.

It’s a great time to check on workplace safety practices and implement proactive measures for dealing with winter weather, including extreme cold. 

Cold stress occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, leading to a drop in core temperature and harm to bodily functions.

Employers who do not address the safety hazards of working in cold temperatures risk lost productivity, accidents and injuries.

Frigid conditions can wreak havoc on plumbed safety equipment, such as emergency showers and eyewashes that require on-demand heated water.

Outdoor workers are susceptible to frostbite and cold stress in the winter. Learn how companies can protect their crews from ice, snow and frigid temperatures.

Effective winterizing strategies can protect your equipment from corrosion damage during cold seasons.

Employers have a responsibility to make sure their workers have access to warm, insulating winter gear when working outdoors in the winter or cold environments.