Working in Cold Conditions (Spanish)
Course Description:
Those of you who work regularly in cold conditions have more to worry about than just being uncomfortable. Cold working conditions can actually lead to health hazards that you need to protect yourself against. During this session, we’ll tell you what hazards to look out for and how you can keep yourself safe … and warm!
Aquellos de ustedes que trabajan regularmente en condiciones frías tienen más de qué preocuparse que solo de la incomodidad. Las condiciones de trabajo en frío en realidad pueden dar lugar a peligros para la salud contra los que deben protegerse. Durante esta sesión, les informaremos sobre qué peligros deben tener cuidado y cómo pueden mantenerse seguros… ¡y cálidos!
Why “Working in Cold Conditions (Spanish)” Matters:
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Learn what hazards to look out for in cold conditions
- Learn how you can keep yourself safe
- Understand engineering controls and technology used to reduce risks
- Understand administrative controls which are work policies and rules to keep you safe
- Learn best practices to keep you safe in cold conditions
Al finalizar este curso, el participante será capaz de:
- Aprenda qué peligros debe tener en cuenta en condiciones frías
- Aprenda cómo puede mantenerse seguro
- Comprenda los controles de ingeniería y tecnología utilizados para reducir riesgos
- Comprenda los controles administrativos que son políticas y reglas laborales para mantenerlo seguro
- Aprenda las mejores prácticas para mantenerse seguro en condiciones frías
Key Points:
- Can you recognize the symptoms of cold-related conditions such as hypothermia and frostbite?
- Are you prepared to seek help if you experience any symptoms of a condition, or get help for a co-worker if you suspect it’s needed?
- Do you know how to reduce the risks and hazards of working in the cold through means such as engineering and administrative controls, and the use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- Are you prepared to put safe work practices into action?
