• Wear layers: moisture-wicking base, insulating mid layer, windproof and waterproof outer.
• Choose thermal gloves that maintain dexterity for the tasks you are doing.
• Wear insulated safety boots with thermal linings and slip-resistant soles.
• Use a balaclava or thermal liner under your hard hat to prevent head heat loss.
• Ensure your outer layer is hi-vis Class 3 compliant over all other clothing.
• Change out of wet clothing as soon as possible using site drying facilities.
• Take regular warm-up breaks in heated welfare facilities during cold shifts.
• Carry spare dry gloves and socks for when your first pair becomes wet.
• Apply moisturiser to hands to prevent cracking and chapping from cold exposure.
• Report if your cold weather PPE is damaged, worn, or inadequate for conditions.

• DON'T work in cold conditions without adequate thermal layers and protection.
• DON'T wear cotton as a base layer; it retains moisture and accelerates heat loss.
• DON'T use bulky gloves that prevent you gripping tools and materials safely.
• DON'T continue wearing wet clothing; change into dry layers as soon as possible.
• DON'T sacrifice hi-vis compliance by wearing dark thermal layers as the outer garment.
• DON'T remove your hard hat to wear a woolly hat; use a thermal liner underneath.
• DON'T ignore shivering, numbness, or tingling; these are early hypothermia signs.
• DON'T skip warm-up breaks to save time; cold workers make more mistakes.
• DON'T dry wet gloves on hot exhausts or heaters; they degrade and lose protection.
• DON'T assume you are warm enough because you are working hard; wind chill still affects you.

See also: Winter Working Safety | Welfare in Extreme Weather