As temperatures hover at -25 degrees F (-50 degrees with wind chill) outside my window in Northern Wisconsin, I think a brief review of proper cold-weather safety tips is in order.In a Cold Stress Safety Guide, OSHA says hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot are the three most common cold-induced problems workers face in these treacherous temps.To protect against these and other cold-related issue, ensure workers have proper clothing and layer appropriately to keep the core body temperature between 98.6 and 95 degrees F. Protective clothing should include insulated boots, wool layers, wind/rain protection, and loose fitting clothing. OSHA stresses
