This is a guide to working safely outdoors in winter. Topics covered include the basic rules of safety, first aid, safety inspections, accident investigation & reporting, cold weather safety, maintenance of cold weather clothing, working safely on snow & ice, signs of cold injury, work in remote areas, safety in outdoor work (including electrical safety, materials handling, digging, and the use of ladders, chain saws, loaders, & snow blowers), the work environment (noise, chemicals, fire, ultraviolet radiation, substances from trees & plants), personal protective equipment, and health & safety legislation.