Help employees prevent frostbite, hypothermia and winter travel accidents with the right clothing, PPE and cold-weather kits at work and at home.
Cold stress can injure or kill workers, especially those not used to cold, windy or wet conditions. Low temperatures can cause illness directly or make existing medical problems worse. This course is for employees who work outdoors, travel in winter, or face cold exposure on the job. Viewers learn to recognize winter hazards such as frostbite, hypothermia, dangerous road conditions and weakened immune systems. The course explains how wind chill, dampness and near-freezing temperatures contribute to cold stress. It shows how clothing and personal protective equipment guard against cold exposure. It then walks through situations where winter weather turns deadly, on the job, during the commute and at home. The course ends with guidance on assembling cold-weather preparation and first-aid kits and handling cold stress at work. The video runs 28 minutes in English, with Spanish and French closed captions.
Cold weather safety training is for anyone who works outdoors or in unheated spaces during winter. Examples include construction crews, utility workers, delivery drivers and loading dock staff. Workers new to cold, windy or wet conditions face the highest risk. The 28-minute video is in English with Spanish and French closed captions.
No, OSHA has no specific cold stress standard. Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, employers must still protect workers from recognized hazards, including extreme cold. Related rules, such as 29 CFR 1910.132 for personal protective equipment, can also apply.
Early hypothermia signs include shivering, fatigue, confusion and clumsy movements; severe cases bring slurred speech and loss of consciousness. Frostbite causes numbness and skin that turns pale, gray or waxy, usually on fingers, toes, ears and nose. Both conditions need prompt warming and medical care.
Workers should dress in layers for cold weather: a moisture-wicking inner layer, an insulating middle layer, and a wind- and water-resistant outer layer. Add an insulated hat, gloves and waterproof boots. Avoid cotton next to the skin, since damp clothing pulls heat from the body quickly.
A winter emergency kit should include extra warm clothing, blankets, hand warmers, water, snacks, a flashlight with spare batteries and basic first-aid supplies. Vehicle kits should add an ice scraper, small shovel, sand or cat litter for traction, and jumper cables. Keep a kit at work, at home and in your vehicle.
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