Cold Stress Effects on Work Performance

In addition to the potential for cold stress to result in serious health consequences, it also affects work performance. When employees are working in uncomfortably cold environments, they can experience some of the following symptoms:

• Decreased alertness
• Lack of concentration
• Impaired performance of complex mental tasks
• Impaired ability to perform physical tasks
• Numbness, muscle weakness, and stiff joints

Any of these symptoms can lead to lower work efficiency and a higher rate of accidents.

To learn more about Cold Stress Safety visit our Cold Stress, Illness & Injury Safety Online Training web page.