Prioritizing and Addressing Winter Hazards

As winter weather starts to roll in, employers must ensure they’re keeping workers safe from seasonal hazards.

The winter months are now upon us, bringing in a range of seasonal safety hazards and risks that businesses and industries have to deal with in order to keep workers safe. Brendan Moriarty, Vice President, Casualty Executive Field Specialist, North America Risk Engineering at Chubb, joins the podcast to discuss several winter hazards impacting many businesses across a variety of industries and how those businesses can address those hazards and keep workers safe. From frostbite and hypothermia to slips and falls to vehicle risks, Moriarty offers a wealth of winter safety solutions.

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About the Author

David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

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