Jan. 9—When sunrise arrived Monday morning, my neighborhood was covered in snow capped by a thin layer of ice. I still had my power and I'm thankful for that, but thousands of other people across the ...
Limit Amount of Outside Time: Taking frequent breaks allows your body temperature to warm up. Move into a warm location during break times. Work During a Warmer Part of the Day: If possible, working ...
It’s 15 degrees out at 7:56 A.M. and frost glints off the surfaces of my silver-plated backyard. I am sitting outside on my deck wearing two down jackets, down pants, down booties, and a thick hat as ...
A woman wanting to soak up the spring sunshine decided to bring her work and lunch outside, but with her dog, she quickly realized her plan wouldn't work. With the sun shining and short-sleeve weather ...
On a hot and humid day in Pittsburgh, working outside is exhausting and it can be dangerous. Illness from heat exposure is preventable, and thousands every year become sick from occupational heat ...
Long Islanders working outside in the heat are taking precautions to stay safe. "As soon as you step outside, the heat just hits you, the humidity," said Kevin Connors, a highway maintenance worker.
If your job requires you to work outside in the cold, you can take precautions to minimize your risk and increase your safety. Limit Amount of Outside Time: Taking frequent breaks allows your body ...