8.2 - Cold Weather Safety
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Practice Questions
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What is frostbite?
💡 Hint: Think about how cold affects body tissues.
What should workers wear to avoid slipping on ice?
💡 Hint: Consider footwear features for icy conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What can be a risk when working in cold weather?
💡 Hint: Think about what cold does to the body.
True or False: Anti-slip footwear is unnecessary in cold weather.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions of icy surfaces.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a comprehensive cold weather safety plan for a large construction project expected to encounter temperatures below freezing. Detail at least five key strategies and rationalize their importance.
💡 Hint: Consider the effective protection of workers and how strategies can improve overall safety measures.
Calculate the potential risks if a construction site does not follow cold weather protocols. Discuss the impacts on both workers and project timelines.
💡 Hint: Focus on the broader implications of inadequate safety measures in a work environment.
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