NSC Newsletters

Exposure to freezing and cold temperatures for extended periods of time may cause serious health problems such as trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. In extreme cases, including cold water submersion, exposure can lead to death.…

The cold weather is settling in at this point, and your employees should all be trained on your safety procedures for the weather. By now you should have implemented cold weather work schedules and are…

The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term…

Outdoor work requires proper preparation, especially in severe winter weather conditions. Although OSHA does not have a specific standard that covers working in cold environments, employers have a responsibility to provide workers with employment and…

Employer Responsibility Workers who are six feet or more above lower levels are at risk for serious injury or death if they should fall. To protect these workers, employers must assess the workplace to determine…

Planning ahead for preventing falls is the best defense. Take the time on every project to go over with your team not only the fall hazards they may face, but making a plan for reducing those risks,…

There is a saying in the safety world: “It’s not the fall that kills you; it’s the sudden stop at the end of it.” The fall’s impact on the body and the worker’s collision with…