November 15, 2023

17 Cold Weather Tips for Workers: Hacks & Tricks for Staying Warm

8 minutes

Original blog article reference: https://www.mylittlesalesman.com/news/17-cold-weather-tips-for-workers

Summary:

This podcast episode discusses 17 tips for staying warm in cold weather, including:

Insulating your pulse points

Wearing multiple layers of clothing

Unzipping your coat if you get too warm

Eating snacks to stoke your internal heater

Moving your body to generate heat

Protecting your extremities from the cold

Using a scarf or balaclava to protect your neck and face

Applying chapstick to exposed skin

De-fogging your glasses or goggles

Acclimating to the cold before you get there

Using the restroom often

Using a radiant heater on your tools

Key takeaways:

It is important to insulate your pulse points, such as your neck, wrists, ankles, and knees.

Wearing multiple layers of clothing is better than wearing a single heavy coat.

If you get too warm, unzip your coat or remove a layer of clothing.

Eating snacks can help to stoke your internal heater and keep you warm.

Moving your body generates heat and helps to circulate warm blood throughout your body.

Protecting your extremities from the cold is important to prevent frostbite and other injuries.

A scarf or balaclava can help to protect your neck and face from the cold.

Chapstick can help to protect your skin from windburn and dryness.

If you are moving between temperatures, treat your glasses or goggles with a de-fog solution beforehand.

Acclimate to the cold before you get there by gradually decreasing the temperature in your vehicle.

Use the restroom often to avoid holding it in, which can make you feel colder.

Using a radiant heater on your tools can make them more pleasant to use in cold temperatures.

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By My Little Salesman, Inc.