Summer presents the challenge of working in blistering heat, but now is the time of year to begin focusing on the dangers of working in extreme cold.
When cold stress sets in, your tough jobs get even tougher. To protect against injury, illness and loss of life or limb, pumpers must understand the causes and consequences of cold stress.
The risks of cold stressCold stress is a condition in which the body responds to cold environments by drawing blood away from the extremities and into the core to maintain sufficient warmth for the vital organs to function. As the skin cools and
