CDC - Cold Stress - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic

CDC - Cold Stress - NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic

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: The calendar says it is fall, but cold winter weather is sweeping across the country. Be prepared if you are #WorkingInCold! Find resources and quick tips on our website. https://go.usa.gov/xpZeQ

COLD STRESS

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter, outdoor workers, and those who work in an area that is poorly insulated or without heat. What constitutes cold stress and its effects can vary across different areas of the country. In regions relatively unaccustomed to winter weather, near freezing temperatures are considered factors for cold stress. Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can more rapidly leave your body. These weather-related conditions may lead to serious health problems.