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prevent and minimize cold stress

By Beyond Rewards Inc | 3 Minutes Read October 18, 2016

How cold is too cold?

As we say goodbye to the warm, sunny weather we don’t have much time to prepare ourselves for the harsh Ontario winter that is about to come. For some workers, seasonal work doesn't only mean for the warm months. Many labourers are required to work outdoors in cold environments; anyone working in the cold environment may be at risk of cold stress.

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By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 4 Minutes Read February 1, 2013

Preventing hazards related to working in the cold

As temperatures plunge in several Canadian provinces, employers must take precautions to prevent cold stress while employees work outside.

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