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Framing houses jobs7/25/2023 Work outside during the warmer hours of the day and work inside during the colder ones.ĭrink warm liquids-drink coffee, tea and hot chocolate to help you warm up and alternate with water or a sports drink. ![]() Work on small projects inside and then carry them outside for installation. Limit your exposure-get your tools and nails ready before you go outside. Workers should be allowed to decide how often they need to take breaks-the schedule is just to ensure that you don’t forget to stop and warm up. A schedule of regular rest breaks, based on the conditions, should be established to allow workers to warm up. Take frequent breaks-employers should provide a heated rest area. ![]() If you can’t work inside, try building a wind break. Stay out of the wind-a mild 20 km/h wind can make -20 C feel like -30 C. Damp clothing wicks away body heat and causes you to feel colder faster. This prevents you from getting too cold or hot-causing you to sweat. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and warm this winter.ĭress in layers-Layers allow you to adjust as the temperature, wind and your physical activity level changes. The person most likely to notice frostbite, hypothermia or dehydration is you or one of your coworkers. ![]() However, you also have a role to play in protecting yourself and the people you work with. Working in the cold is a hazard and so your employer should be monitoring the outside temperature and taking steps to protect you. Working in the cold can be uncomfortable and even dangerous.Įmployers are responsible for the health and safety of the workers on their work sites. Do you have any tips on staying warm? Signed, Freezing It already feels chilly and I know it’s going to get worse. I started framing houses this summer and so this is going to be my first winter working outside in the cold.
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