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