【11-21】Daily Tip for Occupational Health

The stairs should be covered with mats to prevent slipping and injuries

Monitor the heating systems of all pressure and flow transmitters to ensure they function properly, thereby guaranteeing the normal operation of the instruments

In snowy weather, the following points should be kept in mind: 1. Wear anti-slip rubber shoes and stay alert to traffic conditions. When walking on snowy or icy roads, it’s best to wear anti-slip rubber shoes and pay constant attention to vehicles. When crossing the road, be especially careful if you see any motor vehicles approaching. Always walk on the sidewalk when going outside. 2. Clean the saddle before riding a bike. Those who ride bikes should clean their saddles before heading out, as snow and ice on them can cause difficulties. Check whether the bike brakes work properly before riding. Do not use the car lanes when riding a bike. On snowy or uneven icy surfaces, it’s better to get off the bike and push it instead. Avoid riding too fast, as this increases the risk of slipping on icy surfaces. 3. Eat more calcium-rich foods in cold weather. In cold weather, it’s important to consume more calcium-rich foods such as kelp, milk, soy products, seaweed, and shrimp, as well as iron-rich foods like animal blood, egg yolks, pig liver, soybeans, sesame, black fungus, and red dates. These foods help improve the body’s ability to resist cold. It’s also beneficial to eat more staple foods and choose those that generate heat and have a warm nature, especially for those with a weak constitution and insufficient yang energy. Examples include dog meat, mutton, beef, chicken, shrimp, longan, and red dates. It’s also advisable to eat some fruits and vegetables daily, particularly fruits that promote saliva production like grapefruits and apples, as well as plenty of leafy greens, which help combat dryness in winter. 4. Keep the head, chest, and feet warm. Cold starts from the feet, as the subcutaneous fat layer there is thin, resulting in poor insulation. If the feet get cold, it can weaken the body’s resistance to diseases and lead to upper respiratory infections. Therefore, it’s especially important to keep the feet warm during extremely cold weather. Additionally, if the chest and abdomen get cold, it can damage the body’s yang energy, leading to heart problems or gastrointestinal issues. Thus, keeping the chest and abdomen warm is also crucial. Cold weather also causes blood vessels to constrict, leading to headaches and dizziness. For people with cerebrovascular diseases, cold weather can easily trigger these conditions. Hence, keeping the head warm is also very important. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the head, chest, and feet are the most vulnerable parts to cold pathogens. Therefore, it’s important to take care of keeping these areas warm in cold weather. In cold weather, first adjust your clothing according to the climate conditions. Second, those with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, arthritis, or digestive system disorders should pay extra attention to staying warm, and seek medical attention if they feel unwell. Finally, wearing a hat, a scarf, and warm shoes are excellent ways to stay warm.

First is freeze and slip prevention, and second is assessing the performance of equipment in low-temperature climates.