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Winter Preparedness

Winter weather impacts safety, comfort and productivity.

Freezing temperatures and winter storms can have serious consequences for the well-being of both your business and employees. Preparation is a vital part of minimizing the impact of cold-weather conditions.

Download this checklist to make sure you have the products and resources that can help keep people healthy and safe.

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Products For Prepare

Ice Melting Compounds

Generators

Snow Blowers

Drop & Broadcast Spreaders

Snow Shovels & Pushers

Heaters

Jackets & Coats

Thermal Underwear

Cold Condition Gloves

Foot & Hand Warmers

Winter Boots

Boot Liners

Products For Respond and Recover

Automotive Battery Chargers & Jump Starters

Fuel & Gas Cans

Snow Accessories

Jumper Cables

Tire Chains

Foot Traction Devices

Boot Dryers

Entrance Mats

Emergency Roadside Kits

Cold Weather Headgear & Liners

Cold Weather Extension Cords

Backpack Blowers

TIPS TO PREPARE

Know your areas risk for winter storms and monitor weather reports and warnings of freezing weather and winter storms.
Prepare your facility with insulation, caulking, weather stripping. Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water valves in case pipes freeze and burst.
Recognize that extreme winter weather may leave your facility without utilities or other services for an extended period of time.
Be prepared to evacuate if you lose power or heat.
Equip fleet vehicles with roadside emergency items such as jumper cables, battery jumpers, flashlights, blankets and flares.
Prepare for potential isolation or sheltering-in-place by storing essential supplies sufficient to support your employees for several days.
Prepare for potential isolation or sheltering-in-place by storing essential supplies sufficient to support your employees for several days.
Learn the signs of, and basic treatments for, frostbite and hypothermia.
Consider buying emergency heating equipment, such as a wood- or coal-burning stove or an electric or kerosene heater.

TIPS TO RESPOND AND RECOVER

Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of freezing weather and winter storms.
Prevent slips and falls by clearing snow and ice from walking surfaces and spreading ice melters as quickly as possible after the storm.
Monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially new workers who may not be used to working in the cold, or workers returning after spending some time away from work.
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators outdoors.
Maintain ventilation when using kerosene heaters or gas-powered generators to avoid buildup of toxic fumes.
If ice or heavy snow has damaged your buildings, make sure they are structurally sound before entering.