Winter Readiness Guide - Product brochure - Page 3
IS YOUR BUSINESS WINTER-READY?
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As the weather changes, small issues can quickly become bigger operational challenges.
Use this checklist to assess your workplace readiness for the months ahead.
COLD WEATHER
PROTECTION
GROUND CONDITIONS &
SLIP PREVENTION
VISIBILITY &
LIGHTING
WELFARE & EMPLOYEE
COMFORT
BUSINESS CONTINUITY &
PREPAREDNESS
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Thermal clothing is available
for employees working in cold
conditions.
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Waterproof outerwear is available
where required.
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Thermal gloves are available for
outdoor or cold-environment work.
Suitable winter safety footwear is
available.
Employees have access to
additional layering options such as
昀氀eeces and sweatshirts.
Spare winter PPE is available for
new starters and visitors.
YOUR
WINTER
READINESS
SCORE
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Grit and de-icer stocks have been
checked and replenished.
Snow shovels and ice management
equipment are available.
Walkways, entrances, and external
routes are regularly inspected.
Entrance matting is in place and
maintained.
Spill response materials are fully
stocked.
Outdoor drainage and gullies have
been checked to prevent standing
water.
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High-visibility clothing is suitable
for winter conditions.
Site lighting has been inspected
and any faults recti昀椀ed.
Portable torches are available for
low-light tasks.
Head torches are available where
required.
Emergency lighting systems have
been checked.
Spare batteries or charging
facilities are available.
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Heating systems have been
checked and are ready for use.
Welfare and break areas are
adequately heated.
Hot drinks facilities are available to
employees.
Employees have access to drying
facilities for wet clothing.
First aid supplies have been
checked and restocked.
Suitable rest areas are available for
warming up during cold weather.
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Winter emergency procedures have
been reviewed.
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Weather monitoring is in place for
severe weather events.
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Contingency plans are in place to
minimise disruption from snow, ice,
or extreme cold.
24-30 checks completed
SCORE: EXCELLENT
16-23 checks completed
SCORE: GOOD PROGRESS
0-15 checks completed
SCORE: POOR
Your business is well prepared for
the challenges of winter.
Good progress, but there may
be gaps that could a昀昀ect safety,
comfort, or productivity.
Now is the time to review your
winter preparations and ensure
your teams, sites, and facilities are
ready for the months ahead.
ORDER TODAY WITH YOUR KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER:
Key winter supplies have been
identi昀椀ed and stocked.
Vehicles and mobile equipment
have been prepared for winter
conditions.
Managers have assessed roles
most likely to be a昀昀ected by winter
conditions.
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