OSHA Regs, Common Sense Dictate Cold Weather Work Guidelines Oak Brook Business Ledger, IL
Common sense guidelines can make a world of difference for area construction workers who labor outdoors during the winter months.
With the onset of dangerously cold weather conditions, employers in the construction industry must take precautions to protect their workers from life-threatening injuries and ailments, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
“An employer has a basic obligation to keep its employees safe and healthy,” said Frank Meilinger, a spokesperson for OSHA.