WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Many of us deal with cold hazards when we work or commute to work in the winter. For some workers, cold is a year-round hazard. Industries which process, store or use food products have cold facilities. There, workers cut meat, move forklift loads of fish, sort bins of fruit and perform many other tasks. Kitchens, such as those serving restaurants, industrial cafeterias and healthcare facilities also have cold storage areas where food items are received and kept until ready for use.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Food safety is the reason for these cold areas, but they can be hazardous to your own safety. You’ve […]