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The Incidents
·
An employee was killed in a crash
after her vehicle slid through an intersection.
·
Another person was killed when a house
caught fire - officials are looking at improper use of a heating source as a
possible cause.
·
An employee was found dead
(hypothermia) - officials say cold weather was a contributing factor.
·
A 50-year-old male janitor
was found dead at a job site where he was cleaning floors with a propane
buffer. He was found collapsed and
unresponsive about 6 ft from the buffer, which was still running in the idle
position. No external doors or windows
had been opened to allow ventilation.
The medical examiner discovered a 62% carbon-monoxide saturation level
in the victim’s blood.
Cold Weather Safety Tips
Prevent Problems
· Limit exposure to cold,
especially if it is windy or humid.
· Be careful if you are older,
overweight, have allergies or poor circulation.
· Be careful if you smoke,
drink or take medication.
· Do not smoke or drink alcohol
before going into the cold.
Wear Layers of Loose Dry Clothing
· Cotton or wool underlayers.
· Waterproof top layer.
· Be sure to cover head, hands,
feet and face.
· Dry or change wet clothing
immediately.
· Keep moving in the cold.
· Take breaks in warm areas.
· Move to a warm area if you
feel very cold or numb.
· Drink warm nonalcoholic
beverages.
Know the Symptoms of Frostbite
· Feeling uncomfortably cold.
· Feeling numb.
· Feeling tingling, aching or
brief pain.
· Skin turning reddish or
violet black.
· Skin blisters.
· Unconsciousness.
Act Quickly if Frostbite Strikes
Know Symptoms of Hypothermia
Act Quickly if Hypothermia Strikes
· Skin blisters.
· Unconsciousness.
Act Quickly if Frostbite Strikes
· Do not rub body part or apply
hot water bottles.
· Do not go near a hot stove.
· Do not break blisters.
· Warm frozen body parts
quickly with sheets or blankets or warm (not hot) water.
· Exercise warmed body part (do
not walk on feet).
· Get medical attention if
necessary.
· Elevate frozen body part and
cover with sterile cloths before moving.
Know Symptoms of Hypothermia
· Feeling cold
· Pain in extremities
· Shivering
· Numbness and/or stiffness
· Poor coordination
· Drowsiness
· Slow or irregular breathing
of heart rate
· Slurred speech
· Cool skin
· Puffy face
· Confusion
Act Quickly if Hypothermia Strikes
· Call for medical assistance.
· Give artificial respiration
if needed.
· Move into a warm area.
· Get out of frozen wet
clothes.
· Bundle in warm clothes or
blankets.