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

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.