Cold Stress

This cold stress safety training provides workers with the knowledge they need to recognize the dangers of prolonged exposure to low temperatures and harsh weather conditions.

The course explains how the body responds to extreme cold, how to identify early symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite, and how to use layers, protective clothing, and safe work practices to reduce risk. Participants learn how wind, moisture, and fatigue worsen cold stress, as well as strategies for warming up safely and preventing cold-related emergencies.

This training emphasizes recognizing environmental hazards, monitoring coworkers, and responding quickly when someone shows signs of distress. With the CDC reporting that over 1,300 people in the United States die from cold exposure each year, understanding cold stress is essential for worker protection.

Citation: CDC, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2022

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

This course is intended for construction workers, utility crews, delivery drivers, maintenance staff, agricultural workers, and anyone who must perform job tasks outdoors or in cold indoor environments such as freezers or unheated facilities.

• Introduction
• What Is Cold Stress?
• Cold-Related Conditions
• Treating Cold-Related Conditions
• Safe Work Practices In Cold Environments
• Engineering Controls And Using Tools In Cold Environments
• Conclusion

• Cold Stress In Construction Environments
• Cold Stress In Transportation And Warehouse Environments
• Winter Safety