During cold winter months, we should consider hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and cold stress. All of us at UMD can prevent illnesses, such as hypothermia, as well as injuries, such as frostbite, by controlling these hazards to protect ourselves and each other when we are impacted by winter weather.
UMD ESSR developed this page using information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Weather Service (NWS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/NIOSH. The purpose of this page is to provide educational resources aimed at improving preparedness for and response to severe weather. It is specifically designed to help organizations like UMD prepare for winter weather and to provide information about hazards that may arise during and after winter storms.
Included below are sources of information that will help you to recognize and control winter hazards:
UMD Guidance: Controlling the Cold Stress Hazard
Recommended Schedules for Cold Environments
Links Providing Guidance on Safety and Health During Cold Weather