Personal Protective Equipment and Working in the Cold

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• Journal Article:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Corporate Authors:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Description:
  In 2019, approximately 1300 people in the U.S. died from hypothermia. Approximately 32% of those hypothermia deaths were work-related. When possible, use an insulated version of your personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from both work hazards and the cold. Coveralls made of flexible material for ease of movement. Waterproof boots that are slip-resistant for icy surfaces. Wind-resistent coats with elastic wrist and waist bands to keep out air and moisture (snow). Gloves with highly efficient, yet thin insulation to maintain dexterity. When working in the cold, make your clothes work for you Wear appropriate clothing. Layered clothing provides better insulation and can be removed to prevent becoming too hot. Tight clothing reduces circulation to hands and feet. Some clothing may restrict movement, which can be a hazard. Protect the ears, face, hands, and feet. Wear a hat to keep your whole body warmer. Prevent clothing, boots, and gloves from becoming wet. Carry extra socks, gloves, hats, jacket, blankets, a change of clothes in case what you are wearing gets wet. Avoid touching cold metal surfaces with bare skin. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Body Temperature Cold Temperature Hypothermia Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Safety
• Keywords:
  Personal protective equipment; PPE; Cold environments; Hypothermia; Protective clothing
• Source:
  Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2021 Mar; :1
• Series:
  NIOSH Numbered Publications   ; Mining Publications  
• Publisher:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Document Type:
  Still Image
• Genre:
  Infographic
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  NPPTL - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1 pdf page
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20063516
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• NORA Priority Area:
  Healthcare and Social Assistance ; Public Safety
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/104207/cdc_104207_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 455.09 KB ]