Cold Stress Safety, Protection on the Jobsite

By David DeSilva and Dr. Mark S. Williams The best time to think about cold stress safety isn’t when it’s about to snow – it’s when it’s still warm out. Cold stress happens when skin temperature and internal body temperature drops. If the body can’t warm itself, the stress can lead to serious illnesses and injuries. Superintendents may start thinking about protecting their crew against the cold during frigid temperatures. Oftentimes, however, that may be too late, especially if the jobsite is in the Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountains or parts of the upper Pacific regions of the U.S. When a … Read more

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