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Cold Weather Exposure

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1. What is considered the best defense against cold-related injuries while working?

Wearing multiple layers of clothing

Going outside into the cold-weather elements

Limiting outside work during cold temperatures and extreme wind chill

None of the above

2. What does the acronym COLD stand for?

Cold, Outside, Lay-Down, Dry

Cover, Overexertion, Layers, Dry

Calm, Outside, Lazy, Dry

None of the above

3. Which of the following is NOT considered a step to follow when treating a person with frostbite?

Immerse the affected area in warm, not hot, water

Get the person into a warm place and remove any wet clothing

Unless necessary, do not allow the affected person to walk on frostbitten feet or toes, as this may result in additional damage to the person’s body

Use a heating pad or heat lamp to warm the affected areas

4. Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature passes below _____ degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Which of the following answers are considered tips to protect workers from cold weather exposures?

Learn the signs and symptoms of cold-induced illnesses/injuries and what to do to help the worker

Selecting proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy conditions

Take frequent short breaks in warm, dry shelters to allow the body to warm up

All the above