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In addition, low temperatures could put an injured person at risk of prolonged cold weather exposure and the health risks associated with that if there is delay in raising the alarm. The risks to lone workers can be heightened in winter: if an individual is injured in a remote location, it may be more difficult to safely reach him or her if weather conditions are poor.

Thinking about these potential issues ahead of time could avoid accidents occurring-or make a situation easier to manage if there is an incident.Ī significant issue for health and safety in the rural sector is so-called lone working. Snow days: Have you checked the weather forecast? Do you have emergency procedures in place if conditions deteriorate unexpectedly?.Visibility: Will workers be expected to work in the hours of darkness? If so, what measures do you have in place to ensure the area is sufficiently lit?.Access to work areas: Will snow, ice or wet conditions prevent safe access to a work area? If so, is there an alternative route or can you take any steps to reduce the risks, such as gritting access roads and car parks?.Risks may change between seasons and additional measures may be needed to best protect workers' safety. This duty applies all year round but winter conditions can introduce new considerations. How does this apply to winter working conditions?įirstly, under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, an employer has a duty to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks at work, and to identify measures to manage those risks. You also have an equivalent duty to anyone else who may be affected by the work being carried out-including self-employed workers, contractors, visitors or members of the public. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer has a duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees. How will these conditions impact your health and safety obligations? Here are five key areas where you might consider extra measures to protect workers in the United Kingdom over the winter. ​The shortest day may be over, but with several months of winter still to go, we can continue to expect the cold temperatures, rain, hail, wind, snow and fog that are usual this time of year.