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Other highlights include a major investment from a specialist insurance financier to help us continue to grow and develop our business . Our investor has also enabled access to new facilities and services for our clients to further enhance our product range . As part of the investment , I am proud to have been promoted to Operations Director and look forward to contributing to our continued success .
This year it was great to be able to get out and about and re-connect with the outside world . I particularly enjoyed attending The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference and Expo in May and meeting so many people face-toface again .
With recent storms and with more to come , we thought it timely to offer some seasonal advice for winter adverse weather conditions Preparing for winter storms , whether your work involves being inside , outside or in a vehicle , is crucial to survival and safety . Become familiar with winter storm warning signals so that you can take
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appropriate action and learn the dangers of winter ailments so that you can avoid injury . Use these tips to refresh your knowledge on winter storm preparation .
Gearing up to prevent cold injuries Frostbite and hypothermia are serious conditions resulting from extreme cold that can progress rapidly if you are ill-equipped . To prevent these conditions , which could result in death or permanent damage , do the following :
• Select proper clothing for cold , wet and windy conditions .
• Layer clothing when possible and make sure you include layers that repel moisture away from the skin .
• Take frequent , short breaks in warm , dry shelters when possible .
• Avoid over-exhausting yourself , as the body needs this energy to keep the muscles warm .
• Plan to work in pairs when it ’ s cold to share the load , and watch for the warning signs of frostbite or hypothermia .
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• When you know that you will be exposed to extreme cold , prepare yourself warm , sweet beverages to drink – avoid drinks containing caffeine or alcohol .
• Prepare warm , high-calorie foods to consume if you know that you will be outside for long periods of time .
Other winter storm hazards to be prepared for
• Adverse driving conditions such as low visibility and slippery roads .
• Slips and falls on icy paths or from heights .
• Being struck while walking or in your vehicle by falling objects like icicles , tree limbs and utility poles .
• Electrocution due to downed power lines or downed objects in contact with power lines .
• Roof collapses under weight of snow or flooding from melting snow .
• Exhaustion , dehydration and back injuries from conducting manual labour in the snow .
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For more information or to request a quotation , please get in touch .
Email : ians @ markrichard . co . uk
Call : 0117 947 9514
Visit : www . markrichard . co . uk
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