Cold Weather Safety for Work and Outdoor Activity - Flu Avoidance and Hydration 2019

Topics

• Properties of insulating garments
• Understanding Wind Chill Factor
• Layers of dress – selection of the best garments to allow freedom of motion
• Perspiration, transpiration and covering your breathing zone
• PPE for Cold Weather
• How to avoid cold & flu virus – more than just getting a seasonal flu shot
• Dealing with precipitation – ice, snow, freezing rain, etc
• Best and worst garments for work or recreational activity
• Slip Trip & Fall prevention in ice and snow conditions
• Cold, wet feet = safety hazard, discomfort, early quit. Learn how to avoid this condition
• The Ergonomics of Cold Weather Exposure – how to conserve core body heat; how to hydrate properly
• Best Practices for equipping your field crews for Cold Weather Exposure
• Effects of fatigue on the body in cold weather; effects of nicotine, caffeine, other stimulants or depressants
• Diet and food consumption in cold weather

Who should Attend

• Field Superintendents and Managers
• Safety Managers & Directors
• Telecommunications operations
• Business Owners
• Landscapers, nursery tree and plant
• Tree trimming and arborists
• Oil & Gas drilling, pipeline
• Utility contractors
• Linemen, electricians, cable installers
• Welders, mechanics, technicians, specialists
• Industrial and Construction mechanics
• Construction workers in practically every trade classification
• Marine services personnel
• Fueling and refueling
• Transportation workers, highway and road maintenance
• Shipyards and ship repair
• Masonry restoration contractors
• Concrete pouring forming and finishing
• Trash collection, waste handling and disposal
• Sanitation workers, water & waste water plant operators and technicians
• Human Resource Managers
• Project Managers
• Industrial Hygienists
• Foremen & Supervisors
• Insurance Claim Adjusters
• Insurance Loss Control Managers and Representatives
• Engineers in Training (EIT’s)
• Quality Control Inspectors
• Sign installers
• Bridge, tunnel, turnpike and highway workers
• Outdoor recreationalist hobbyists, hikers, rock climbers, campers, Boy and Girl Scout Leaders; snow mobile and skiers, sledding & skiing
• Teachers, Special Education, playground supervisors; gym instructors