Working in Winter.
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| Title: | Working in Winter. (cover story) |
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| Authors: | FORGET, MARC |
| Source: | Journal of Light Construction. Jan/Feb2026, Vol. 43 Issue 2, p5-7. 3p. 4 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Cold weather conditions, *Construction industry, *Cold weather clothing, *Hypothermia, *Frostbite, *Nutrition, *Physiology |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on strategies for managing cold weather conditions in the construction industry, particularly in regions that experience extreme winter temperatures. It discusses the body's physiological responses to cold, including shivering and blood vessel constriction, and highlights the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite. The author emphasizes the importance of proper clothing layers, moisture management, and nutrition to maintain warmth and prevent heat loss. Practical recommendations include using synthetic base layers, wearing insulated gloves and socks, and keeping spare clothing and food on hand to support the body's increased caloric needs in cold conditions. [Extracted from the article] |
| Database: | Energy & Power Source |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on strategies for managing cold weather conditions in the construction industry, particularly in regions that experience extreme winter temperatures. It discusses the body's physiological responses to cold, including shivering and blood vessel constriction, and highlights the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite. The author emphasizes the importance of proper clothing layers, moisture management, and nutrition to maintain warmth and prevent heat loss. Practical recommendations include using synthetic base layers, wearing insulated gloves and socks, and keeping spare clothing and food on hand to support the body's increased caloric needs in cold conditions. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 1056828X |
