Safety First: FBG’s Winter Safety Practices

As winter sets in, FBG places an even greater emphasis on employee safety, readiness and training. Ensuring our teams are equipped to handle these conditions is a top priority.

Below is an overview of the core winter safety topics included in FBG’s seasonal training.

Frostbite Prevention: Understanding the Risks and Staying Warm

Frostbite happens when skin and underlying tissues freeze due to prolonged exposure to extreme cold. Early symptoms such as numbness, tingling or pale and waxy skin signal that immediate action is needed.

How to Stay Protected

  • Layering properly with moisture-wicking base layers, insulating mid-layers and waterproof outerwear
  • Protecting extremities with insulated gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and face coverings to reduce exposure.
  • Taking frequent indoor breaks to warm up during outdoor work.
  • Keeping clothing dry, since wet garments increase frostbite risk.

Cold Weather Gear: Ensuring Every Employee Is Equipped

The right gear is essential for winter safety. Cold weather gear reduces the risk of frostbite, hypothermia and other cold-related injuries.

What You Should Wearwinter

  • Insulated, waterproof outer layers to block wind and moisture.
  • Insulated gloves, boots, hats, scarves and balaclavas for full protection.
  • Slip-resistant footwear designed for icy surfaces.
  • Ensuring gear fits properly so it provides insulation while allowing free movement.
  • Inspecting gear regularly for rips or wear that could reduce insulation.

FBG supports this by providing the proper winter gear to keep employees warm and safe in the elements.

Driving in Snow and Ice: Training for Winter Road Conditions

Many FBG team members travel between job sites, and winter driving poses several hazards including reduced traction, limited visibility and longer stopping distances. FBG provides seasonal training to help employees
prepare for and navigate these conditions safely.

Training Includes:

  • Vehicle readiness checks such as proper tire pressure, working wipers and defrosters and sufficient antifreeze.
  • Having emergency supplies that include blankets, water, flashlights, non-perishable food and ice scrapers.
  • Safe driving techniques that focus on slowing down, maintaining greater following distances, avoiding sudden movements and steering gently into a skid if one occurs.
  • Understanding the benefits of winter tires and how they improve traction.
  • Monitoring weather and road conditions before heading out.

FBG also offers access to winter driving safety courses for team members who drive regularly as part of their job.

Indoor Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention: Keeping Facilities Safe in Winter

Winter conditions create hazards indoors when snow, slush and water are tracked into facilities. This increases the risk of slip-and-fall accidents, especially near entrances, stairways and high-traffic hallways.

Read More: The Impacts of Slips, Trips and Falls

Training Includes:

  • Clearing snow, ice and water from walkways and treat surfaces with salt or sand.
  • Using absorbent mats and rugs at entry points to reduce the spread of moisture.
  • Removing obstacles such as cords or equipment from walkways.
  • Wearing slip-resistant footwear designed for winter surfaces.

Read More: Winter Safety & Readiness: How to Protect Your Facility and Your People This Season

Daily checks are also implemented during the winter months to confirm that entryways are safe, mats are in place and high-risk areas are monitored.

December 16, 2025