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The freezing temperatures and winter storms can have serious consequences for your business and employees.
Being prepared is a vital part of minimizing the impact and accidents of cold-weather conditions.
You're not alone! Ritz Safety is here to help prepare for the cold weather. Find your local branch at: Ritz Safety Locations
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TIPS TO PREPARE
- Know your areas risk for winter weather and monitor weather reports/warnings of freezing weather and winter storms
- Prepare your facility: insulation, caulking, weather stripping, etc. Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water valves in case pipes freeze and burst
- Recognize that extreme winter weather may leave your facility without utilities or other services for an extended period of time
- Be prepared to evacuate if power or heat is lost
- Equip fleet vehicles with roadside emergency items such as jumper cables, batter jumpers, flashlights, blankets and flares
- Prepare for potential isolation or sheltering by storing essential supplies sufficient to support your employees for several days
- Learn the signs of, and treatments for, frostbite and hypothermia
- Consider buying emergency heating equipment
- Spread salt on walking surfaces to help prevent ice buildup
TIPS TO RECOVER
- Prevent slips and falls by clearing snow and ice from walking surfaces
- Monitor workers' physical condition during tasks, especially new workers who are not used to working in the cold
- Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by only using gernerators outdoors
- Maintain ventilation when using kerosene heaters or gas-powered generators to avoid buildup of toxic fumes
- If ice or heavy snow has damaged your building, make sure they are structurally sound before entering