Workers in the oil and gas and electric utility industries frequently face flash fire, arc flash and heat stress hazards. But one hazard that may not be as talked about is cold stress. Cold stress ...

If there weren’t already enough hazards involved in working on a busy job site, winter weather makes a tough, physically demanding job even harder. Cold temperatures attack winter workers, stealing ...

VOLGA, S.D. — Temperatures across the northern Plains continued to drop in the middle of January, reaching well into the negative double digits. With those drastic drops in temperatures, livestock ...

When the temperatures turn extremely cold, most people remain inside to stay cozy. And most people know how to dress for those temperatures if they’re going to be outside for recreational purposes.

Imagine this: A construction worker wakes up energized, focused and ready to tackle the day. But it’s the middle of winter. He finishes his coffee at the worksite, unfazed by the biting cold. However, ...

One of the threats to manatees is cold stress. Manatees need warmth to survive. They’re vulnerable when the water temperature drops below 68 degrees, between November to March. Their round appearance ...

Microdosing the body with physical stress could have mental and physical benefits, research suggests. Hormetic stressors, like hot saunas and ice baths, can help aid recovery, according to lead ...