Cold-weather check for your crew

On cold or windy mornings, the crew gets a short text with the wind chill and OSHA cold-stress reminders.

What it does

The winter twin of the heat check. Each workday morning in cold season, your bot looks up the National Weather Service forecast and wind chill for the job site. If it's cold enough to matter (you pick the line; in places not used to winter, near freezing counts), it texts the crew a short heads-up: how cold it will feel and when, dress in layers and stay dry, take warm-up breaks, work in pairs, and the warning signs of hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot, following OSHA's cold stress guidance. It's a reminder, not a replacement for your site's own safety plan or first aid.

Copy-paste prompt

Every workday at [6:00 AM] from [November] to [March], check the National Weather Service forecast for [job site town or ZIP], including wind chill and any Wind Chill Advisory or Warning.

If the wind chill will be [32]°F or lower, or there's rain or wet work with near-freezing temps, send my crew group [chat/text group name] a short message:
1. Low, high and wind chill, and the coldest hours today. Mention any NWS wind chill alert by name.
2. Dress in layers, bring dry socks and gloves, and change out of wet clothes. Wet feet lose heat fast.
3. Take short warm-up breaks in a warm, dry spot; warm, sweet drinks help (no alcohol). Work in pairs and keep an eye on each other, especially new or returning workers.
4. Warning signs to report to the lead right away: shivering that won't stop, slurred speech or confusion, numb or pale/waxy skin on fingers, toes, ears or nose. Call 911 for an emergency.
5. Keep it under 7 lines.

On mild days, send nothing. Base the tips on OSHA's cold stress guidance (osha.gov/winter-weather/cold-stress) and NWS wind chill info.