Cold Stress Card: Don't Leave Home Without It

With the onset of winter, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take necessary precautions to prevent and treat cold-related health problems. Workers in construction, commercial fishing, maritime and agriculture are among those who need to take precautions. The agency recommends employers refer to its OSHA's Cold Stress Card. Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures may cause serious health problems such as trench foot, frostbite and hypothermia. In extreme cases, including cold water immersion, exposure can lead to death. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred spee...