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The dangers of working in cold weather

On Behalf of | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog, Slip-and-Fall

Working in cold weather in New Jersey isn’t just unpleasant; it can actually be dangerous. If you don’t look after yourself, you could suffer from a wide range of injuries and health issues. If it gets bad enough, you might have to go to a hospital and take time off work while you recover. The following covers some of the dangers you should watch out for.

What are the dangers of working in cold weather?

Physical injuries are common in cold weather. You could slip and fall on the ice, resulting in back injuries, broken bones, twisted ankles or even paralysis. This is even more likely if you’re tired and fatigued from working all day. You could also get into a car accident if you’re driving on unsafe roads or didn’t clear your windshield properly.

Health issues like frostbite and hypothermia are also common. If you’re working for hours in the cold, most of your body heat will concentrate in your center, away from your extremities. This makes certain areas of your body like your fingers and toes more prone to frostbite. Working outdoors becomes even more dangerous if you’re not wearing warm clothes or working in wet clothes. If your socks get soaked with ice, take them off and replace them with dry socks as soon as possible.

Some people have even had heart attacks because they overexerted themselves in the cold weather. For these reasons and more, it’s important not to push yourself too hard. Otherwise, you might end up filing for workers’ compensation.

Is hiring an attorney necessary?

Filing for workers’ compensation might sound easy enough, but you could have your claim denied if you don’t supply enough evidence. Your attorney could help you make sure that you get it right the first time so you can get compensation as soon as possible.

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