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Working in Cold Environments Updated

Information and tips for working safely in cold environments including the outdoors, refrigerated warehouses, and meat packaging and storage facilities.

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Publication: Working in Cold Environments : Table of Contents

Objectives

Scope

Target Audience

Introduction

Section I

Effects of Working in the Cold

  1. The Body’s Response to Cold Environments
  2. Health Effects of Cold Exposure
  3. First Aid for Cold Illnesses and Injuries
  4. Safety-Specific Concerns for Working in the Cold

Section II

Cold Exposure Limits

  1. Measuring Cold Exposure
  2. Exposure Limits for Working in the Cold

Section III

Control Measures

  1. Engineering Controls
  2. Administrative Controls
  3. Personal Protective Equipment
  4. Maintenance of Clothing for Cold Environments
  5. Evaporate Sweat

Section IV

Safety Tips

  1. Safety Tips for New Employees
  2. Safety Tips for Supervisors
  3. New Employee Safety Training

Section V

Safety Information for Cold Weather Work

  1. Working Safely on Snow and Ice
  2. Working With Snow Removal Machines
  3. Winter Driving Techniques
  4. Snowmobiles
  5. Ice Safety on Frozen Bodies of Water
  6. Working in Remote Areas

Section VI

Safety Information for Outdoor Work

  1. Basic Electrical Safety
  2. Overhead Power Lines
  3. Safe Use of Ladders
  4. Safe Use of Chain Saws
  5. Compact Loaders
  6. Shovelling and Digging
  7. Manual Materials Handling
  8. Vehicle Start Up—The Circle Check
  9. Infectious Waste

Section VII

Work Environment

  1. Chemical Safety
  2. Noise
  3. Fire Prevention and Protection
  4. Substances from Trees and Plants
  5. Working With or Near Wildlife
  6. Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)

Section VIII

Personal Protective Equipment

  1. Personal Protective Equipment Checklist
  2. Safety Glasses
  3. Safety Footwear
  4. Hard Hats
  5. Hearing Protection
  6. Safety Gloves
  7. Respirators

Section IX

Monitoring Health and Safety Performance

  1. Safety Inspections
  2. Hazard Reporting
  3. Incident Investigation and Reporting
  4. First Aid

Section X

Health and Safety Legislation

  1. Canadian OH&S Legislation
  2. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Section XI

Information Sources

  1. General Health and Safety Questions
  2. Canadian Government Departments Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety
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Description

Designed and written as a practical workplace training and reference tool, this 172-page pocket guide is filled with clear-language text including safety tips, work-rest tables, diagrams, checklists and illustrations.

Objectives

This is your guide to working safely in cold conditions. It will enable you to:

  • Recognize workplace hazards related to cold conditions
  • Prevent cold-related injury and illness by using hazard control measures
  • Handle incidents and emergencies related to cold exposures
  • Understand your duties and rights as given in occupational health and safety legislation
  • Contact government departments to find health and safety information

Scope

This guide will assist in the development and implementation of safe work practices for working in cold environments. For employee training sessions, the guide is a practical handout for participants.

Target Audience

This guide is for workers, supervisors, health and safety representatives, health and safety committee members, occupational health nurses and health and safety professionals.

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Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information, it is understood that CCOHS makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of such information and assumes no liability for any damages or loss suffered as a result of any inaccuracy or incompleteness therein.

Version: Fourth edition

Publication date: January 2025

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