Purpose: To minimize the risk of cold-related illness in people working in a cold environment by following OSHA guidelines.			Citations with documentation. 34.01.16	Medal Project 2005. See disclaimer.
data	enter
Are you working in a cold environment? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)
Have you been trained about?
• cold-induced disorders and how to recognize them? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• weather and work conditions that have increased risk? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• how to dress for cold weather, including layering of clothing? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• how to avoid becoming wet and what to do if wet? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• the effects of medications and comorbid disease on cold exposure? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
Has the work been planned?
• so that workers are in groups of 2 or more (buddy system)? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• to be done during the warmest part of the day? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• so that work is cancelled when conditions are hazardous? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• with a warm, dry shelter with wind protection for workers? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• so that workers with health conditions or risky medications are assigned to nonstrenuous duties? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• with proper tools and thermal insulating materials on equipment handles? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• with a means of emergency communication? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• so that workers have extra clothing to replace those that become wet? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• to minimize sitting or standing still for long periods of time? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
During the work shift do you?
• keep hydrated with warm, sweet, non-caffeinated beverages? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• avoid drinks containing caffeine, hot chocolate or alcohol? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• eat warm, high-calorie foods? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• work at your own pace with regular breaks to warm up? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• avoid becoming exhausted or excessively fatigued? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• avoid activities that cause heavy perspiration? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
• watch for danger signs of cold onjury in self and coworkers? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)		0
calculate	result
data complete?	Yes
evaluation appropriate?	Yes	:-):-):-)
number of things that still need to be done before you work in the cold	0	things that need to be done