Risk Assessment for Cold Weather Work
Main health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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According to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) the most common cause of winter work accidents is trips and slips, accounting for 38%
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Tips and advice for winter at the workplace Black ice isn’t always visible and so can be an even greater hazard for both motorists and
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Main health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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Exposure to the sun can cause skin damage such as blistering and in extreme cases, even skin cancer, which has become the most common form
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Central to dealing with cold weather Health and Safety issues are the requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992. Regulation
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In March 2014, the Met Office published a report exploring the potential causes of the extreme weather events of recent years in the UK and
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