FACTS

1. One way to help keep your balance when walking on slippery surfaces is to keep your hands out of your pockets.
2. Two things to avoid before shoveling snow are caffeine and nicotine, because they increase your heart rate and may cause your blood vessels to constrict, thereby increasing your risk for a heart attack.
3. Up to 10 percent of your body heat can be lost through your head, so it’s important to wear a hat in cold outdoor working conditions. (LiveScience.com)
4. It takes five to seven days to become acclimatized to working outdoors in cold conditions.
5. Carbon monoxide accumulation […]

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