8 Winter Workplace Safety Tips You Didn’t Know!
WINTER HEALTH and SAFETY TIPS
On can call working in winter season feels like survival of the fittest than an everyday challenge. The risks involved is 10 times more for employees who have to work and drive outdoors. Here are nine winter safety tips that should keep you safe during this trying season.
1. BRING OUT THOSE HANDS!
One must think twice before walking outside with their hands in the pockets as this increases the risk of you falling or completely losing your balance in case you slip while walking on ice or snow.
Gloves are in fashion however mittens can actually save your life In Northern parts of India like Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh. When your fingers touch each other inside mittens, they generate more body heat than when you wear gloves.
3. WARM UP BEFORE SHOVELLING.
Before getting rid of all the snow and ice at your workplace, one must carry out some sort of stretching exercises first. One can march in place or walk for few minutes. This provides warming up for your muscles, which increases efficiency, and reduce the risk of injuries.
4. FORGET COFFEE AND CIGARETTES.
One should avoid caffeine and nicotine before shovelling or doing any strenuous work as it increases ones heart rate and may cause blood vessels to constrict.
5. ROCK SALT + KITTY LITTER = SAFER WALKWAYS
Keep some rock salt and kitty litter handy. Rock salt is used to melt the ice on slippery surfaces while Kitty litter can act as temporary traction.
6. WARM UP BEFORE DRIVING OFF
Just like stretching exercises before delivering goods or driving to work warms up your body , one should warm up your vehicle, too. It reduces the moisture condensation on the inside of the car windows. One must never warm up vehicle in a closed garage.
7. SIX INCHES EQUALS DANGER
Be aware of floods. Always be doubly cautious of running water that is 6 inches deep or more, or you run the risk of getting swept off your feet.
8. REPORT THOSE DAMAGED LINES!
And finally, after a winter storm, immediately report any downed power lines or broken gas lines in your area or workplace.