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SafetyUpdated 10/5/2025·6,504 views

Cold Stress Prevention

Quick answer

In cold storage or winter yard work, rotate every 30 min and check for numbness or shivering.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Cold Stress Prevention standard on the department portal before you begin.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required access, PPE, or tooling for the task.
  3. 3In cold storage or winter yard work, rotate every 30 min and check for numbness or shivering.
  4. 4Complete each step in sequence — do not skip or reorder.
  5. 5Record completion in the system of record (log, ticket, or checklist).
  6. 6Escalate any deviation from the standard through the escalation path.
  7. 7Debrief the team lead at handoff on anything unusual.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Skipping the WMS/system logging step — every action must have a system record.
  • Not photographing exceptions before escalating.
  • Assuming verbal approval is enough — always capture the ticket or form ID.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Safety Shift Lead
Ext. 4119 · Slack #safety
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Safety

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Cold Stress Prevention Log
    SAF-262

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Revision history

  1. 2025-10-05
    Version 1.5 republished by Chloe Martin.
  2. 2026-01-02
    Reviewed for annual compliance.
  3. 2024-11-04
    Initial publication.
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