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THE DANGERS OF WIND CHILL Working in cold and inclement weather
environments can adversely affect a worker’s
performance and health. The combined effect of
wind and cold temperatures, known as wind chill,
magnifies the impact on the body and its
extremities. Workers suffering from exposure to
the cold can experience thermal discomfort,
increased strain or injury, decreased performance
and impaired judgment. Any of these symptoms
may lead to a serious injury.
WHAT IS WIND CHILL?
The wind chill temperature is how cold people
and animals feel when outside. Windchill is
based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin
caused by wind and cold. As the wind increases,
it draws heat from the body, driving down skin
temperature and eventually the internal body
temperature. Therefore, the wind makes it FEEL
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much colder. If the actual air temperature is 40°F and the wind speed is 10 miles per hour (mph), the apparent temperature
is 28°F; at 32°F with a 10-mph wind speed, the apparent temperature is 21°F.
Link to National Weather Service Windchill Calculator:
http://www.weather.gov/om/windchill/index.shtml
HOW COLD IS TOO COLD? Too cold is when the body is unable to warm itself and cold-related stress sets in. Cold weather stress is extremely
dangerous for the construction worker and may be just as dangerous to workers as heat-related stress. Once exposed to cold
or freezing temperatures for an extended period of time, workers run the risk of losing a significant amount of body heat.
Most of the body’s energy is used to keep the inner core of the body warm. During extended periods of exposure the body
will begin to shift blood flow from extremities (hands, feet, arms, legs and skin) to the inner core. This may allow exposed
skin and the body’s extremities to experience frostbite and hypothermia.
Monitoring and planning is the answer to avoiding cold weather related stress on the body. Supervisors and employees
must plan for work in cold weather. Wearing appropriate clothing and being aware of how the body is reacting to the cold
are important to preventing cold weather stress.
Educate employees on “Cold Weather PPE” (layers)
Train employees to recognize signs of cold weather stress
Have employees use the “Buddy System” and work in pairs
Adjust outdoor work schedules to the warmest part of day
Provide frequent short breaks in a warm & dry environment
Encourage employees to drink plenty of liquids
Have supervisors monitor weather conditions and workers for cold related stress
By incorporating these measures into health and safety plans and training employees and supervisors to look for the signs
of cold-related stress, your employees will be safer and more productive when working outside during winter months.
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