Preventing Winter Illness

To prevent cold-related illness this year:

Certain predisposing conditions can increase a person’s risk of cold-related illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension. Poor physical condition, poor diet and age can also increase risk.

Employees should check with their doctor or pharmacy to see if the medication they take has any affects while working in cold environments

The symptoms of cold-related ailments are potentially deadly and often go undetected until workers’ health is endangered.

For more information about how to protect workers in cold environments, contact the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration at 800/321-6742 – or click here.