As the nights grow longer and the mercury begins to fall, now is the time to consider safety on site. Extremes of temperature, fewer hours of daylight and increased lethargy during the colder months can all be detrimental to the health and well-being of electrical contractors.
So, to make sure you stay safe on site this winter, simply follow these helpful tips from leading electrical wholesaler Newey & Eyre.
Dress to impress:
• It might sound obvious, but make sure you dress appropriately. Wearing several layers of loose fitting clothing will help to keep the body insulated, while a hat will ensure body heat is not lost from your head.
• Keep a spare set of clothes in your van so that you can easily change should your work clothes get wet.
Make a change:
• As the weather gets colder, those working outside should try and change their normal routine to include more frequent breaks with hot drinks and soup, to help maintain body temperature.
• Break up your lunch break – don’t have the usual hour long lunchtime, take more short breaks throughout the day so that you will have several opportunities to warm up.
Heating up:
• For busy contractors, it is vital that they are able to maintain dexterity in their hands while at work in the cold weather. Products such as Hothands® hand and feet warmers can be easily slotted into gloves or shoes and can provide up to 10 hours of heat.
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