How to Layer for Cold Weather Work: A Guide for Crews and Teams
The simplest way to layer for cold weather work is in three parts: a moisture-wicking base layer next to the skin, an insulating mid layer to hold your heat, and a wind- and water-resistant outer layer on top. You then adjust through the shift as the work and the weather change. OSHA’s cold-stress guidance points the same way, recommending at least three layers of loose-fitting clothing. Most layering guides stop there. This one also covers what a crew leader or business owner needs when choosing cold weather work clothes: how to size layers so they