Cold Weather Safety for Work and Outdoor Activity - Flu Avoidance and Hydration 2019

  • 10 Jan 2019
  • Webinar

Description

Cold Weather Safety for Work and Outdoor Activity - Flu Avoidance and Hydration 2019 is a webinar that covers topics such as:

  • Properties of insulating garments
  • Understanding Wind Chill Factor
  • Layers of dress – selection of the best garments to allow freedom of motion
  • Perspiration, transpiration and covering your breathing zone
  • PPE for Cold Weather
  • How to avoid cold & flu virus – more than just getting a seasonal flu shot
  • Dealing with precipitation – ice, snow, freezing rain, etc
  • Best and worst garments for work or recreational activity
  • Slip Trip & Fall prevention in ice and snow conditions
  • Cold, wet feet = safety hazard, discomfort, early quit. Learn how to avoid this condition
  • The Ergonomics of Cold Weather Exposure – how to conserve core body heat; how to hydrate properly
  • Best Practices for equipping your field crews for Cold Weather Exposure
  • Effects of fatigue on the body in cold weather; effects of nicotine, caffeine, other stimulants or depressants
  • Diet and food consumption in cold weather

Cold Weather Safety for Work and Outdoor Activity - Flu Avoidance and Hydration 2019 is intended for:

  • Field Superintendents and Managers
  • Safety Managers & Directors
  • Telecommunications operations
  • Business Owners
  • Landscapers, nursery tree and plant
  • Tree trimming and arborists
  • Oil & Gas drilling, pipeline
  • Utility contractors
  • Linemen, electricians, cable installers
  • Welders, mechanics, technicians, specialists
  • Industrial and Construction mechanics
  • Construction workers in practically every trade classification
  • Marine services personnel
  • Fueling and refueling
  • Transportation workers, highway and road maintenance
  • Shipyards and ship repair
  • Masonry restoration contractors
  • Concrete pouring forming and finishing
  • Trash collection, waste handling and disposal
  • Sanitation workers, water & waste water plant operators and technicians
  • Human Resource Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Industrial Hygienists
  • Foremen & Supervisors
  • Insurance Claim Adjusters
  • Insurance Loss Control Managers and Representatives
  • Engineers in Training (EIT’s)
  • Quality Control Inspectors
  • Sign installers
  • Bridge, tunnel, turnpike and highway workers
  • Outdoor recreationalist hobbyists, hikers, rock climbers, campers, Boy and Girl Scout Leaders; snow mobile and skiers, sledding & skiing
  • Teachers, Special Education, playground supervisors; gym instructors

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Event Categories

Business: Human Resources (HR), Management, Security & Safety
Services: Insurance

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