Frostbite is the freezing of the extremities (fingers, toes, nose, earlobes, etc.) caused by loss of blood flow, which can cause tissue damage and the need for amputation.
You’re at risk of frostbite if you work outdoors, in/near/above water or inside freezers or refrigerated facilities, including:
- Construction and mining
- Utilities
- Oil and gas extraction
- Transportation and truck driving
- Agriculture, Lumber, Fishing
- Mortuaries
- Food production and warehousing
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