Cold Stress

Cold environments force the body to work harder at maintaining its core temperature. While in cold environments, majority of the body’s energy is used to keep your internal temperature warm because the cold air, water, and snow draw away heat. Eventually your body shifts blood flow from the hands, feet, arms, legs, and outer skin to the core (the organs within the chest and abdomen). This makes everything besides the core to cool rapidly.

Older workers often are at more risk than younger ones, since older bodies do not generate heat as quickly. Employers and employees must plan ahead when working in cold conditions.

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