Cold Cold Weather Weather Injury Injury Prevention Prevention Dick Dick Williams Williams

Terminal Terminal Learning Learning Objective Objective As an instructor participating in cold weather classes, you will gain knowledge on how to protect yourself and your fellow employees from cold weather injuries.

Human Human Metabolic Metabolic Rates Rates o BTU - British Thermal Unit o Resting - 350 BTU’s Per hour o Walking - 900 o Walking uphill - 1200 o Long race - 5000

Cold Cold Injury Injury Factors Factors o Defensive Position - Static o Age <17 or >40 o Fatigue level o Training and experience o Nutrition,

activity, drugs and medication, especially alcohol.

Injuries Injuries oDehydration oTrenchfoot oFrostbite oHypothermia

Self Self Protection Protection o Extremities,

digits o The human body does not dissipate heat in a uniform fashion o Neck and head - No blood control provided. Hair provides covering.

Protection Protection Cont.. Cont.. o Keep warm and dry. o Keep clothing clean. o Cover exposed skin. o Recognize signs and symptoms of cold

injuries.

Keeping Keeping Warm Warm o Cold Wx Clothing mechanics - uses a

trapped layer of air as insulation. o Layer clothing. o Wear Winter Clothing. o Wool, Polypro, Down Fibers, Fiber fill.

The The End End Any Questions?