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Winter Safety

Explore winter safety tips to help you protect the safety of your workers and business throughout the season.

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16 Dec 2022
What are the considerations for working outdoors in the winter?
Does your workplace involve outdoor work in the winter? Watch this video to find out what you can do to keep workers safe.
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16 Dec 2022
What can employers do to protect workers from cold stress?
Cold stress can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Watch this video for tips to protect workers from cold stress.
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16 Dec 2022
What is cold stress? What are the common signs and symptoms?
Cold stress is a hazard for workers exposed to the cold, whether outdoors or in artificially cold indoor environments. Watch this video to learn what happens when someone is experiencing cold stress.
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16 Dec 2022
Prevent the 'January Blues': 4 tips to foster a psychologically safe workplace
The January Blues can have a significant impact on your employees. Help them avoid it with these four tips for maintaining positive mental health during the post-holiday season.
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16 Dec 2022
Top 3 winter hazards: how to keep employees safe
Take steps now to protect your workers, and your business, from the increased risk of injury that comes with cold weather, and wet slippery conditions.
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22 Nov 2022
Keep the holiday spirit bright with these 12 tips for safe decorating
Decorating the workplace is a great way to boost spirits and morale, but don’t let hazards and injuries spoil the mood.
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30 Sep 2022
Seasonal Depression Isn’t a Myth, and Leaders Should Be Equipped to Address It
Many people experience what is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — and leaders should be prepared to address it. Some people thrive in the winter. Whether they are enjoying time out
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27 Sep 2022
Holiday countdown: keep employees safe with this 7-point checklist
Employees are at greater risk of physical and mental harm during the holiday season. Here’s how to keep them safe.
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14 Dec 2021
9 ways to help your employees avoid cold stress
Use these tips from WSPS Consultant Kristin Hoffman to implement a cold stress prevention program, or gauge the effectiveness of what you already have in place.
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