Daylight is getting longer everyday, and the chickadees are singing courting songs. However, winter is not over, and we will still be seeing single digit temperatures. Minnesotans have many advantages over the southern states suffering cold: most of us have mastered the penguin shuffle for walking on ice, and our cities and state are well equipped to handle ice, slippery roads, and snow. BUT, it is still important to protect yourself and your employees from the cold.
OSHA has published a “cold stress pocket card” that we like. Check it out.