Online Safety Trainings – Winter Safety

Help employees identify and avoid winter hazards, and know how to respond to cold-related emergencies.

Training includes:

• Cold stress: How to recognize symptoms of cold stress, like hypothermia and trench foot, and how to prevent it. This includes layering clothing properly, taking breaks in warm areas, and eating and drinking to stay hydrated.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE): How to use PPE like insulated clothing, waterproof boots, gloves, and headgear.
• Emergency actions: How to respond to emergencies, including first aid and calling for medical help.
• Winter hazards: How to identify other winter hazards, like slippery roads, downed power lines, and windy conditions.
• Safe work practices: How to use engineering controls and safe work practices to protect employees.
• Compliance with laws: How to comply with state and municipal laws.
• Emergency plan: How to establish procedures for dealing with emergencies.
• Safety policies: How to remind workers of the company’s safety policies