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Both very cold and very hot temperatures can be dangerous to your health. In a very hot environment, the most serious concern is heat stroke, and in a cold environment, hypothermia and frostbite. While there is no maximum temperature specified, legislation does include a range of acceptable temperatures for various circumstances.
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Health and Safety Fact Sheets (OSH Answers)
Publications
| Single Publication | |
|---|---|
| Cold Weather Workers Safety Guide | $15.00 |
| Working in Hot Environments: Health and Safety Guide | $15.00 |
Posters
| Single Poster | |
|---|---|
| Heat-Related Illness: Watch for Signs | — |
| Keep Your Cool | — |
| Sun Safety in Canada Infographic | — |
| Working in the Cold Infographic | — |
| Working in the Heat Infographic | — |
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