17 Cold Weather Tips for Workers: Hacks & Tricks for Staying Warm

Original blog article reference: https://www.mylittlesalesman.com/news/17-cold-weather-tips-for-workers

Summary:

This podcast episode discusses 17 tips for staying warm in cold weather, including:

• Insulating your pulse points
• Wearing multiple layers of clothing
• Unzipping your coat if you get too warm
• Eating snacks to stoke your internal heater
• Moving your body to generate heat
• Protecting your extremities from the cold
• Using a scarf or balaclava to protect your neck and face
• Applying chapstick to exposed skin
• De-fogging your glasses or goggles
• Acclimating to the cold before you get there
• Using the restroom often
• Using a radiant heater on your tools

Key takeaways:

• It is important to insulate your pulse points, such as your neck, wrists, ankles, and knees.
• Wearing multiple layers of clothing is better than wearing a single heavy coat.
• If you get too warm, unzip your coat or remove a layer of clothing.
• Eating snacks can help to stoke your internal heater and keep you warm.
• Moving your body generates heat and helps to circulate warm blood throughout your body.
• Protecting your extremities from the cold is important to prevent frostbite and other injuries.
• A scarf or balaclava can help to protect your neck and face from the cold.
• Chapstick can help to protect your skin from windburn and dryness.
• If you are moving between temperatures, treat your glasses or goggles with a de-fog solution beforehand.
• Acclimate to the cold before you get there by gradually decreasing the temperature in your vehicle.
• Use the restroom often to avoid holding it in, which can make you feel colder.
• Using a radiant heater on your tools can make them more pleasant to use in cold temperatures.