CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island (WCB) is reminding workers, especially outdoor workers, to protect themselves from cold stress during the extreme winter weather. “Risk factors for cold stress include temperature, humidity, wind chill, fatigue, dehydration and lack of acclimatization,” said Bill Reid, the WCB’s director of occupational health and safety, in a statement. “Adequate precautions can help prevent injuries caused by frostbite and hypothermia.” Among other suggestions, the WCB recommends that workers wear layered clothing with a wind-resistant outer layer; set up shelters to block wind where possible; take breaks in heated buildings; drink plenty of warm fluids; and cover metal handles and bars with insulating materials. For more information, visit http://www.wcb.pe.ca/DocumentManagement/Document/pub_guidetocoldstressatwork.pdf.