Hypothermia

Hazards

• A dangerous drop in core body temperature caused by cold, wetness, wind, or immersion.

Controls

• Move gently to shelter, remove wet materials, warm appropriately, and activate medical response.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Move gently to shelter, remove wet materials, warm appropriately, and activate medical response.

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