Cold Weather Injury Statistics

According to a study from the National Center for Health Statistics, between 2006 and 2010, approximately 2,000 people died in the U.S. due to weather-related causes. Of those deaths, 63 percent were attributed to excessive exposure to cold temperatures. Therefore, it is extremely important that people are aware of the dangers of cold temperature exposure and are trained in how to prevent cold stress illnesses.

Another study found that cold weather causes twenty times more fatalities worldwide than heat. Many of these deaths are due to socio-economic conditions and lack of awareness. This means that training and awareness can prevent many cold-related injuries and fatalities in the work environment.

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