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Winter season generally refers to the period between November and February, which is also the season when cold waves, heavy snow, strong winds and freezing occur. These weather changes are likely to lead to fires caused by using industrial equipment (e.g. Heater, electrical heater, welding equipment), suffocation or poisoning caused by harmful gases related to concrete curing, and ground cracks or failure, so the construction site safety controls should be more thoroughly put in place in the winter months.

The best safety precaution can be said as the knowledge of the winter season safety rules.

■ Main Items to be Controlled During Winter Season

■ Winter Season Safety Rules 

1. Fire Hazards

The number of fires in winter is relatively higher than summer and fall. There are a variety of main causes of fires in the winter season, which are as follows: fires caused by overheating of heater, electric heater and equipment heather, fires due to short-circuit and electric leakage made by the dielectric breakdown of aged electric wires, fires caused by overcapacity or overcurrent after plugging in multiple electric cords in one outlet, fires caused by sparks or fire-flakes that come from welding and flame cutting work, and more. In particular, as heaters are commonly used in the industry site, more careful attention is required.

2. Risks of Heavy Snow and Freezing

It is important to protect yourself from the following risks in the winter season: structural collapses due to heavy snow, slippery areas due to freezing, and rollover and collision accidents caused by worsened road conditions.

1) Step-by-Step Action Guidelines

2) Safety Rules for Heavy Snow

3. Cold Related Illnesses

To prepare yourself for cold-related illnesses, please follow the following guidelines to ensure your safety.