When the Weather Impacts Your Employees’ Safety
In Minnesota, employees’ safety can be impacted by the weather. Severe cold in the winter and extreme heat in the summer are two common examples. Although OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) does not have specific standards for weather related conditions, employers have a responsibility to provide workers with conditions that are free from recognized hazards, including winter and summer weather related hazards, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Best practice is to have a policy regarding safety for conditions impacted by the weather, train your workers and monitor your workers. Even if your...
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