Personal Protective Equipment and Working in the Cold

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Personal Protective Equipment and Working in the Cold

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March 2021
By National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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In 2019, ~1300 people in the U.S. died from hypothermia

~32% of those hypothermia deaths were work-related

When possible, use an insulated version of your personal protec�ve equipment (PPE) to protect from both work hazards and the cold.

Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/coldstress

ColdStressFinal-508.pdf
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Body Temperature Cold Temperature Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Protective Clothing
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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nn:20063516
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