Post by account_disabled on Mar 13, 2024 1:03:42 GMT -5
the Cold Wave 'Of the Century', as Most of the Media Has Dubbed It, Has Arrived in Spain This Week Causing Heavy Snowfall. the Strong Wind, Humidity and the Arrival of These Cold Fronts Can Generate Health Risks for Workers Who Carry Out Their Work Outdoors or Indoors Without Heating and Who Have to Endure Sub-Zero Temperatures. They Are People Who Work in Services Such as Street Cleaning, Parking Meter Controllers, or in Sectors Such as Agriculture or Construction, to Give Some Examples. Ugt Reminds Companies That They Must Comply with Regulations on Environmental Conditions in Workplaces That Establish Appropriate Protection Measures. Risks and Preventive Measures Thermal Stress.
Hypothermia and Frostbite Are the Main Risks That Threaten Workers Who Carry Out Their Jobs Outdoors; Its Main Symptoms Are Chills, Fatigue, Loss of Coordination and Confusion, Colic, Respiratory AOL Email List Conditions, Allergy to Cold, Among Others. Cooling Causes Discomfort, Insensitivity, Neuromuscular Dysfunction and Finally Cold Injuries. the Use of Warm Clothing, Footwear, Gloves and Hats or Helmets to Prevent the Cold Interferes with the Mobility and Dexterity of the Worker. in Addition, Their Weight Must Be Taken into Account, Which Increases the Workload, Particularly When the Work It Is in Motion. Measures to Prevent and Control Exposure to Cold Are the Responsibility of the Company; These Measures Must.
Also Be Complemented with the Training and Information That the Worker Must Receive About the Risks of Working in Cold Environments. in Indoor Environments, Corrective Measures Will Be Aimed at Modifying the Facilities Through Engineering Techniques: Heating, Cooling or Thermal Insulation Systems. in Outdoor Environments, the Protective Measures That Must Be Applied Are, Mainly, Wearing Appropriate Protective Clothing or Exposure Control. Keys to Avoid Risks Protect Workers' Extremities to Avoid Localized Cooling. Provide Workers with Warm Clothing and Appropriate Footwear. Select Appropriate Clothing to Facilitate Sweat Evaporation. Drink Hot Liquids, in Order to Help Recover Heat Energy.
Hypothermia and Frostbite Are the Main Risks That Threaten Workers Who Carry Out Their Jobs Outdoors; Its Main Symptoms Are Chills, Fatigue, Loss of Coordination and Confusion, Colic, Respiratory AOL Email List Conditions, Allergy to Cold, Among Others. Cooling Causes Discomfort, Insensitivity, Neuromuscular Dysfunction and Finally Cold Injuries. the Use of Warm Clothing, Footwear, Gloves and Hats or Helmets to Prevent the Cold Interferes with the Mobility and Dexterity of the Worker. in Addition, Their Weight Must Be Taken into Account, Which Increases the Workload, Particularly When the Work It Is in Motion. Measures to Prevent and Control Exposure to Cold Are the Responsibility of the Company; These Measures Must.
Also Be Complemented with the Training and Information That the Worker Must Receive About the Risks of Working in Cold Environments. in Indoor Environments, Corrective Measures Will Be Aimed at Modifying the Facilities Through Engineering Techniques: Heating, Cooling or Thermal Insulation Systems. in Outdoor Environments, the Protective Measures That Must Be Applied Are, Mainly, Wearing Appropriate Protective Clothing or Exposure Control. Keys to Avoid Risks Protect Workers' Extremities to Avoid Localized Cooling. Provide Workers with Warm Clothing and Appropriate Footwear. Select Appropriate Clothing to Facilitate Sweat Evaporation. Drink Hot Liquids, in Order to Help Recover Heat Energy.