Advice from HSE onkeeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold

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Guidance on working in cold and wintry weather

Make sure you protect workers during low temperatures and wintry conditions.

Our guidanceoffers advice on how to protect workers in low temperatures.

The guidance explains how you can assess the risks to workers and put controls in place to protect them.

Ourworkplace temperature checklist will help you carry out a basic risk assessment.

Also, with low temperatures and less daylight, winter can make surfaces perilous. As a result, slip and trip accidentsincrease significantly.Take a look at our online guide to avoiding slips and trips in winter weather.

You can also find out more by viewing our latest press release.

You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics.

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