February 8, 2021
The most common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold weather and immersion in cold water.
First Aid for Hypothermia
When working outdoors in cold weather conditions, the risk for hypothermia rises. This risk is particularly apparent for recreational workers, snow cleanup crews, construction workers, police officers, firefighters and other workers whose jobs require them to be outdoors in colder months. As such, it’s important to understand how to keep yourself and others as safe as possible in these conditions. (more…)