WHAT’S AT STAKE

Extreme weather can turn a normal workday into a dangerous situation in minutes. High heat, freezing temperatures, lightning, heavy rain, windstorms, and sudden weather shifts all increase the risk of injuries, illnesses, equipment damage, and stranded workers. Whether indoors or outdoors, extreme conditions can cause dehydration, heat stress, hypothermia, slips, falls, visibility problems, and fast-changing hazards that workers may not see coming. When weather intensifies, the body reacts slower, decision-making declines, and even simple tasks become risky.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Extreme weather creates fast-changing conditions that can catch workers off guard. Whether it’s intense heat, bitter cold or heavy rain, […]