Health Hazards
A range of conditions from mild to severe, including fatigue, confusion, and loss of coordination
What is cold stress?
A silent, colorless, and odorless gas that can be released by fuel-fired heaters
What is carbon monoxide?
Rain that freezes. partially freezes before it hits the ground
What is sleet?
A way to walk to prevent yourself from falling on a slippery surface
What is penguin walk?
The color of this is dark and slipping on it is hazardous
What is black ice?
A life-threatening condition where the body's temperature becomes dangerously low
What is hypothermia?
Something you grab onto when going up or down the stairs.
What is a handrail?
This type of weather causes reduced visibility for drivers
What is a blizzard/snowstorm/whiteout?
These are found at entrances during the winter months to wipe off your shoes
What are mats/floor mats?
Increasing your following distance and reducing your speed are examples of this
What is safe driving?
This strenuous activity can lead to heart attacks, especially for those with existing conditions
What is shoveling snow?
Space heathers and/or fireplaces can lead to this safety issue
What is a fire?
Liquid precipitation that freezes on contact with cold surfaces
What is salt?
You should check this if you are planning a trip over the winter months
What is the weather/news?
Caused by freezing of skin and underlying tissues after exposure to extremely cold temperatures
What is frostbite?
A monitor used to detect a deadly, odorless gas
What is a carbon monoxide detector?
A precipitation in the form of ice crystals that form in clouds when temperatures are below freezing
What is snow?
You should put this away when walking or driving so you can focus
What is a phone?
Ice and snow reduce this, making it harder to steer, brake, and accelerate
What is traction?
A main body organ that can be affected by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
What is a heart?
If you don't insulate or keep these warm, they may burst
What are pipes?
You should wear this to prevent losing heat from your head
What is a hat?
Footwear that provides both warmth and traction
What are boots?
This includes items like jumper cables, a flashlight, blankets, water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, and warm clothing
What is an emergency kit?