Know the risk factors and warning signs of cold stress. No specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard currently covers employees who work in cold conditions. While there’s no regulation to follow, employers are required under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970, to protect workers from recognized hazards causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Because of this, it’s vital for employers and employees to have an awareness of cold stress, the illnesses and injuries cold stress can cause and how to prevent these environmentally […]