Jennifer Yario

Stay warm and stay dry. These are two critical things to remember if you’re outside working in cold weather – especially when it comes to your hands.

Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. We spoke with leading PPE manufacturers about these issues – and how employers can help.

When temperatures go from warm to hot – and sometimes to extreme – it’s time to take extra steps to stay safe.

Of the nearly 1,100 construction deaths recorded in 2022, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, almost 400 involved falls from height.