Cold Stress






Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress injury. Anyone working in a cold environment, indoors or outdoors, may be at risk. This safety topic provides basic safety tips if someone is experiencing a cold stress injury, like frostbite, hypothermia, or trench foot.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Cold Stress, First Aid

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Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that provides basic safety tips if someone is experiencing a cold stress injury, like frostbite, hypothermia, or trench foot.