City Employee Safety - Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) YTD
Analysis of Performance
Colder temperatures can significantly increase the severity of workplace injuries, particularly during the winter months. In cold conditions, muscles and joints become less flexible, making employees more susceptible to strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal injuries that may take longer to heal. Additionally, slips and falls on icy surfaces can result in more serious outcomes such as fractures, head injuries, or back trauma, especially when bulky winter clothing restricts movement or hinders a safe fall response. These factors contribute not only to more complex medical treatment needs but also to longer recovery times and higher workers' compensation costs.
Recognizing the impact of cold weather on injury severity underscores the importance of proactive safety measures, including warm-up exercises, proper footwear, timely snow and ice removal, and cold-weather safety training.