Cold Stress

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Cold Stress, First Aid

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.

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Cold Stress, First Aid

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Risk of Frostbite Video

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OSHA Alert - Working Safely in Cold Weather

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OSHA QuickCard - Protecting Workers from Cold Stress

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Preventing Cold-Related Illness, Injury, and Death Among Workers

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Winter Safety Video Program

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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.

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