Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley
As temperatures drop as we get deeper into winter, the risk of cold-weather-related injury goes up, particularly in high-risk jobs where workers spend a lot of time outside.
Below, review some of the steps you can take to help reduce your risk of cold weather-related injury. If you suffer a wintertime work-related injury, schedule a free, no obligation consultation with one of our workers’ compensation attorneys to find out how we may be able to assist you in pursuing compensation.
Exposure to prolonged cold temperatures and winter weather conditions can lead to injuries and illnesses. Wearing proper clothing can help protect your body and keep you warm.
Here are some practical tips on clothing for cold weather:
Besides wearing the proper clothing, there are several other things you can do to help stay warm and reduce the risk of cold weather injuries or illnesses:
Exposure to cold environments increases the risk of cold-related injuries and illnesses. During the winter season, outdoor workers are at a heightened risk of cold weather ailments such as:
Watch yourself and your coworkers for symptoms of common winter weather injuries:
Early symptoms of hypothermia include:
Prolonged cold weather exposure creates hypothermia symptoms such as:
Frostbite produces symptoms in the affected areas (commonly ears, cheeks, chin, nose, toes and fingers) including:
Trench foot (also called immersion foot) occurs when the feet suffer prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions. Trench foot symptoms include:
Chilblains occur when skin is exposed to temperatures above freezing, which causes damage to the skin’s capillary beds. Chilblains commonly affect the ears, cheeks, fingers and toes. This condition produces symptoms such as:
If you suffer a workplace injury this winter, the Bakersfield workers’ compensation attorneys of Berry, Smith & Bartell are available to discuss your workers’ compensation claim. We assist injured workers and fight to recover compensation for medical bills and lost wages.
Schedule a free, no obligation consultation today. We charge no upfront fees and you only pay us if we recover compensation for you.
For a free case evaluation with Berry, Smith & Bartell, a Professional Law Corporation call 1-800-848-6288 today!
Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley