This image shows a worker inside a large cold storage freezer, surrounded by stacked pallets and frosted metal shelving. The air is dim, the floor is slick with thin ice buildup, and the worker’s breath is visible in the freezing temperature. As they move a load with a pallet jack, their boots begin to lose traction, and their hands stiffen from the cold. In this environment, even a simple task becomes more dangerous because cold slows reaction time and reduces grip strength. Cold storage hazards go beyond discomfort. Workers face increased risk of slips […]