How much do you know about ensuring workers are protected from heat and cold exposure? Take this quiz to find out. Click below to see answers.

1. Is an employee permitted to wear any hat or item under their hard hat during cold extremes?
   1. Yes. Whatever is required for the employee to keep warm is acceptable.
   2. No. Any hat or item worn under a hard hat must be specifically designated to be compatible with the protective properties of the hard hat.
2. Can personal protective equipment be used in lieu of eyewash safety showers during cold weather months?
   1. Yes. Employees are safer in winter months with PPE because water can freeze in safety showers.
   2. No. Safety showers required in areas where employees may be exposed to corrosive materials are to be maintained at ambient temperatures to allow for rapid drenching or flushing of the eyes and body in an emergency.
3. Occupational risk factors for heat- or cold-related illness include which of the following?
   1. Heavy lifting
   2. Lack of acclimatization to weather changes
   3. PPE and clothing
   4. All of the above
4. Are employers required to have a trained first-aid provider at the worksite?
   1. Yes. An employer is required to employ at least one trained first-aid provider at the workplace.
   2. No. If emergency treatment services are within reasonable proximity of the worksite an employer is not required to have a trained first-aid provider at the worksite.
5. Are there current Federal regulatory standards for heat- and cold-related stress?
   1. Yes. Federal OSHA has heat- and cold-related stress standards.
   2. No. There are currently no Federal regulations for heat- and cold-related stress. However, some states such as Washington, Minnesota, and California have specific laws governing exposures.