Working Safely in Cold Weather
Learning objectives
- Identify common outdoor cold-weather hazards that require advance preparation, including low temperatures, wind chill, icy surfaces, and wet or snowy conditions.
- Explain how weather conditions-such as wind, moisture, and reduced daylight-affect outdoor work safety and performance.
- Select and use appropriate cold-weather PPE and clothing strategies to stay warm, dry, and mobile while working outdoors.
- Apply cold-weather work planning strategies, including warming breaks, pacing tasks, and adjusting schedules when conditions worsen.
- Recognize early warning signs of cold-related illness and take immediate action, including reporting unsafe conditions according to employer protocols.
Course overview
Cold weather introduces hazards that affect both physical safety and job performance, especially when wind, moisture, and reduced visibility come into play.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 8 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 8549
English
Course Outline
- Outdoor Cold Weather Hazards
- Outdoor Cold Weather Prevention Strategies
- Early Warning Signs of Cold Related Illness Early Warning Signs of Cold Related Illness
- Immediate Response Steps
Regulations
- OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause