A proactive approach to weather readiness on the jobsite By Jay Vander Leest This winter, the country has seen snow in literally all 50 states. And many of these areas are not as experienced as others when facing inclement winter conditions. Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Kraus-Anderson Construction understands winter weather introduces serious risks and unique challenges for construction workers both from an injury prevention, and OSHA-compliance standpoint — along with the importance of prioritizing cold weather preparedness by identifying and pre-planning for primary risk exposures associated with winter conditions. The basics Especially during nasty weather, it’s best not to perform outdoor activities … Read more
Cold Weather Safety, Storm Preparedness
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