Appendix L
Maintenance Level Guidelines
Extreme Cold Weather Practices For work practices at or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, the following should apply: 1. Workers should be under constant protective observation (buddy system or supervision). 2. The work rate should not be so high as to cause heavy sweating that will result in wet clothing; if heavy work must be done, rest periods should be taken in heated shelters and the opportunity for changing into dry clothing should be provided. 3. New employees should not be required to work full-time in the cold during the first days of employment until they become accustomed to the working conditions and required clothing. 4. The weight and bulkiness of clothing should be included in estimating the required work performance and weights to be lifted by the worker. 5. The work should be arranged so sitting still or standing still for long periods of time is reduced. Unprotected metal chair seats should not be used. The worker should be protected from drafts to the greatest extent possible. 6. Workers should be instructed in safety and health procedures. The training programs should include, as a minimum, instruction in: a. Proper rewarming procedures and appropriate first aid treatment. b. Proper clothing practices c. Proper eating and drinking habits d. Recognition of impending frostbite e. Recognition of signs and symptoms of impending hypothermia or excessive cooling of the body event when shivering does not occur. f. Safe work practices g. Any temps -10 o F or below, all work will stop on the rinks. Special Cold Weather Recommendations Special caution should be exercised when working with toxic substances and when workers are exposed to vibration. Cold exposure may require reduced exposure limits. Eye protection for workers working outdoors in a snow and/or ice-covered terrain should be supplied. Safety goggles to protect against ultraviolet light and glare and blowing ice crystals should be required when there is an expanse of snow coverage causing a potential eye exposure hazard.
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