These days, construction sites that have never seen a snowflake are seeing huge snow showers. As a result, it pays for all construction sites to have an idea of what they would do if the temperature suddenly plummeted. Consider these tips for staying warm on a worksite, and remember to contact Fund Control at 800-625-5972 for help with fund control features and much more.

Start with a Safety Meeting

The most important thing is to make sure that everyone on the site is on the same page. You can do this by holding a safety meeting any day when the temperature is likely to get very cold. Talk to workers about the dangers and signs of hypothermia, frostbite, and cold stress. Check to see that everyone is dressed appropriately. Do this every morning that the temperature is low.

Dressing in Layers

When a person is working on a cold construction site, they should be wearing at least three layers of clothing. For the base layer, they should look for a material that is breathable and helps insulate, such as fleece. The outer layer should protect from the elements and be both windproof and waterproof. The layers must both fit well and allow for a full range of motion.

Keep the Head Covered

You might have heard that most of a person’s body heat is lost through their head. This is actually false – but it is true that keeping your head warm is important. Use a good quality cap or ski mask that can keep the ears and face warm as well. We also suggest a fleece liner to cover the back of the neck when your hard hat is on.

The Extremities Must Be Covered

In addition to the head, make sure the extremities are being covered. We mostly mean hands and feet. They can get gold before anything else because the brain automatically constricts blood vessels in the extremities if a person is cold. Get a good pair of gloves, quality, thick wool socks, and insulated boots. Steel toe boots make sense during a lot of the year, but they can actually keep the feet colder during cold months, so consider switching to composite boots.

Work Hard to Stay Dry

If you allow your clothes to get wet, that moisture is going to stay on your skin, and it will lower the body temp. This is exactly why the base layer should be moisture-wicking to get moisture away from the skin. It can pay to have an extra shirt or two with you on the job site.

At Fund Control, we cannot create warm clothing for our clients, but we can help private equity companies and others reduce other types of risk. Call us now at 800-625-5972 for a free demo.