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4 Safety Tips to Stay Alive in the Dead of Winter

Winter weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Sudden temperature swings, freezing rain and heavy snowfall can catch workers and organizations off guard, forcing people to adapt quickly in environments that are already unforgiving. Cold weather doesn’t just challenge equipment and infrastructure—frozen doors and slippery roads—it affects the way people think and the human factors that influence…

3 Techniques for Brushing off Winter Complacency

Winter brings with it a number of well-known hazards, including ice and slush—both of which increase the risk of slip incidents. It also brings frigid conditions that can cause cold stress, which is a major problem for people who work outdoors. The winter solstice means shorter days, leading to fatigue and higher rates of driving…

6 Fresh Topics for January Toolbox Talks

This January, make the most of a fresh start to a new year. Toolbox talks are a great forum to discuss changes that will be made collectively among the workforce. The first thing most people will want to do is clear away last year’s distractions and focus on the goals for the year ahead. Work…

Identifying Cold Stress In Outdoor Workers

Employers and workers alike can make the false assumption that the effects of cold temperatures can only be felt in harsh conditions such as blizzards or negative-degree weather. In reality, cold stress can affect outdoor worker safety even during seemingly milder autumn days and nights. Temperature is only one factor that determines the danger of…