PPE
Driving
Working Outdoors
Illnesses
Storms
100

Keep a change of.... 

dry clothing

100

Fluctuating temperatures often lead to changes in ___ pressure

tire, including spare tires

100

2 non-environmental factors contributing to our perception of 'cold weather'

Activity level

PPE


100

Frostbite signs and treatment

  • Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin.
  • Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Use body heat to warm. Do not massage or use a heating pad.
100

Storm Warning vs Storm Watch

Storm Warning means a severe winter storm is already occurring or will occur soon in your area 

Storm Watch means a winter storm is possible in your area

200

Wear loose or tight clothing?

Tight clothing can restrict blood flow to extremities, wear loose clothing in layers

200

4WD vehicles are not designed for driving on...

ice - use caution in icy conditions

200

Percentage of body heat lost when your head is exposed? 

up to 40%

200

Hypothermia signs and treatment

  • Signs: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech or drowsiness.
  • Actions: Go to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head and groin. Keep dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.
200

Before a storm, prepare...
(at least 3 things)

Emergency communication channels

Servicing generators

Stocking batteries

Filling gas tanks

Risk assessments of your area

300

4 types of winter PPE

Insulated gloves

Insulated work boots

Hard hat liners

Eye protection

Clothing layers

Anti-exposure suits

300

3 ways to ready your vehicle

Check your: battery, wipers, tires, washer fluid, lights, etc.

Clear your: windows, dash, sensors, cameras, mirrors, etc.

Stock for emergency: fuel, blankets, emergency lights, jumper cables, clothes, food

300

3 environmental factors that contribute to 'cold weather'

Air temperature

Wind speeds

Humidity

300

Common poisoning when trying to heat your home unconventionally

Carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.

300

Prepare to be self sufficient for at least ___ days

3

400

Best type of fabric to retain warmth even when wet

Wool, silk, synthetics 

400

Following distance in winter weather conditions

8-10 seconds

400

2 things workers should do when working in cold environments

  • Take frequent breaks out of the cold.
  • Try to work in pairs, to keep an eye on each other and to watch for signs of cold stress.
  • Avoid fatigue, since energy is needed to keep muscles warm.
  • Drink plenty of liquids but avoid caffeine and alcohol.
  • If possible, heavy work should be scheduled during the warmer parts of the day.
400

Prolonged exposure to wet and cold conditions, resulting in the body to constrict blood vessels to shut circulation down in the feet. Skin tissues begin to die due to lack of oxygen. 

Trench/ Immersion foot

400

Inspect ___, ____, and ____ to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

Chimney/ flue, furnace system

Smoke detector

Carbon monoxide detector

Fire extinguisher

500

Number and types of clothing layers recommended

3

1. Mositure wicking material

2. Insulating layer

3. Wind/ element block

500

5 common driving hazards

Poor visibility

Snow and ice on vehicle

Black ice

Loss of traction

Other drivers

500

3 engineering controls employers can take to reduce the risk of cold stress

  • Schedule maintenance and repair jobs for warmer months in cold areas.
  • Schedule cold jobs for the warmer part of the day.
  • Reduce the physical demands on workers.
  • Use relief workers or assign extra crew for long, demanding jobs.
  • Provide warm liquids to workers.
  • Provide workers with warm areas to use during breaks.
  • Monitor workers who are at risk of cold stress.
  • Heed wind chill charts, to prevent employees from getting frostbite.
  • Provide cold stress training that includes information about worker risk, prevention, symptoms, monitoring, treatment and personal protective equipment.
500

Repeated exposure of skin to temperatures just above freezing causing damage to the capillary beds (groups of small blood vessels) in the skin. This damage is permanent and results in reoccurring redness and itching.

Chilblains

500

After a storm, inspect your facility for...

downed power lines

snow accumulation on the roof

icy walkways and parking lots

and frozen pipes

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