LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Personal Protective Equipment
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What are three precautions to take when severe weather
occurs during working hours?
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Emergency preparedness training (including environmental
hazards) should be taken to ensure your workers understand
what safe protocols should be taken to stay protected in
any situation.
Prevention Points
As the result of working outdoors, outdoor workers need to
be aware of the potential hazards they are exposed to in their
working environments such as exposure to sun, rain, cold and hot
weather, severe weather conditions and even the rough terrain.
These working conditions can cause unexpected hazards and
workers need to be trained accordingly.
Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on
page 11 before performing any task.
Sun Exposure
Take breaks indoors, if possible. Rest in a shaded area for a few
minutes every hour.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Protect exposed skin such as the face, neck, hands, forearms,
ears, etc., from the sun using sun protection, e.g. hats,
clothing, etc.
