Occupational exposure to cold stress in federally regulated workplaces

Do you have concerns

Is this your workplace or industry?

• postal work (contractors/employees)
• long shoring work
• barge work
• other outdoor work (for example maintenance, inspections, training, emergency response)

If you answered "yes", refer to publication: Thermal stress technical guideline.

Concerns on cold days or in cold environments

• are you unaware of the early signs and symptoms of cold stress?
• do you feel that your clothing is not warm enough for the tasks you perform?
• are you expected to work without a place and time to warm yourself in extreme cold weather?
• are you at risk for immersion in water or do you work outdoors in winter for long durations?
• do you work alone where you cannot easily communicate with fellow employees?
• do you have any existing or previous chronic illness or cold-related injury?
• is your skin/limbs swollen and tingling or numb after working outside?
• do you ever feel confused, lose awareness or become unable to perform tasks in the cold?