Winter & Adverse Weather Working RAMS

Winter working introduces hazards from ice, snow, wind, reduced daylight, and cold stress requiring additional controls.

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Activities Covered

  • Weather monitoring
  • Gritting and de-icing
  • Snow clearance
  • Cold weather working
  • High wind work
  • Reduced daylight work
  • Heating provision
  • Emergency procedures

PPE Requirements

  • Insulated clothing
  • Thermal gloves
  • Thermal boots
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Waterproof clothing
  • Hard hat

Common Hazards

⚠️ Slips on ice
⚠️ Cold stress and hypothermia
⚠️ Frostbite
⚠️ Wind loading (scaffolds, cranes)
⚠️ Reduced visibility
⚠️ Frozen ground (excavation)
⚠️ Material brittleness
⚠️ Road conditions (access)

Control Measures

✓ Weather forecasting
✓ Gritting regime
✓ Warm welfare facilities
✓ Warm breaks every 2 hours
✓ Wind monitoring (work cessation)
✓ Increased lighting
✓ Equipment winterization
✓ Journey planning

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