And Snow Keep a supply of salt or cat litter. Make sure that there is snow removal equipment available. Pay special attention to stairs, porches and areas where clients are getting in and out of vehicles. Heart attacks are a major cause of death during and after winter storms. Shoveling snow or freeing stuck vehicles can be extremely hard work.
Communicable Diseases Get a flu shot.
Don't share drinking glasses and cups. Encourage good and frequent hand washing. Regularly clean and disinfect articles touched by many people such as phones, doorknobs and faucets. Provide disposable paper tissues and a proper place to dispose of them. Hypothermia And Frostbite Hypothermia and frostbite can quickly become life and limb threatening.