Safety Talk

What’s at Stake Working in a cold environment—such as cold weather, cold water or an indoor freezer—can lead to serious injuries, illnesses and death. What’s the Danger Two cold weather dangers are hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia is a dangerous lowering of the body’s core temperature that occurs when a person is exposed to wet, cold and windy conditions. The body loses heat faster than it can produce it and uses up the body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition. Another danger is frostbite, which occurs when the body tissue freezes. It can permanently damage the body and even […]