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Prevent or limit cold injuries (3)

Published on 13/01/202313/01/2023 by Annet Lenderink

This third and final article about the review by Haman et al. discusses, among other things, the prevention or limitation of cold injuries. This requires insight into the different cold conditions that can lead to... Read more

Cold injuries and regulation mechanisms (2)

Published on 06/01/202306/01/2023 by Annet Lenderink

It is important to realize that cold injuries, with and without frostbite, can also occur in situations where we can compensate for our heat loss and our core temperature therefore remains constant. The most vulnerable parts of it... Read more

Combination of noise and cold is bad for the heart

Published on 14/04/202013/04/2020 by Annet Lenderink

Both working in noise and working in the cold have been linked to cardiovascular disease in previous research. But little research has been done on a combination of these two possible... Read more

Consider cold injuries with and without freezing

Published on 18/03/201802/09/2018 by Annet Lenderink

After a wonderful week above the Arctic Circle, it is still cold in the Netherlands, especially because of the wind. We have experienced first-hand that clothing is essential and that you can avoid the influence of long-lasting... Read more

Rules about working in cold conditions

Published on 12/12/201724/03/2019 by Annet Lenderink

What are the rules for working in cold conditions? What are low temperatures below which measures must be taken? The Working Conditions Decree (Article 6.1) stipulates that the temperature in the workplace or of the product that... Read more

Ten tips to protect you from the cold

Published on 12/12/201702/10/2018 by Annet Lenderink

Collected tips about working and leisure in cold conditions. How can you best protect yourself from the cold to prevent health problems? Here are ten tips: Listen to the weather reports and take the combination into account... Read more

Risks of the cold: cold injuries

Published on 11/12/201702/10/2018 by Annet Lenderink

Exposure to cold also poses health risks, with the extremities of the body (hands, feet, nose, ears) in particular being at risk of cold injuries. Cold injuries can be classified into injuries with and injuries... Read more

Risks of the cold: hypothermia

Published on 11/12/201702/10/2018 by Annet Lenderink

Working outside in winter can lead to health risks under certain conditions. This can be general problems such as hypothermia or local problems such as chilblains or freezing of protruding parts. It is... Read more