Shades improve insulation in winter too. #coldstress

Light-shedding article review by Liu & Yan:

‘Protein engineering fixes a major crop trade-off’

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#WIS

#PlantandEnvironmentalScience

#ColdStress

#ProteinDesign

#CropYield

#Phosphorous

#Maize

#InorganicPhosphate

#HighYieldVariety

#JasmonicAcid

#Ubiquitin

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It's still bitter cold out there. Make sure you're aware of #ColdStress symptoms & act quickly!

#Hypothermia
• Extended Shivering
• Shivering Stops
• Confusion or Slurred Speech
#Frostbite
• Numbness
• Red or Spotting Skin
#TrenchFoot
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Blisters

It's been quite a week so far for cold weather! Identify #ColdStress symptoms & act quickly! #LIUNA

#Hypothermia
• Extended Shivering
• Shivering Stops
• Confusion or Slurred Speech
#Frostbite
• Numbness
• Red or Spotting Skin
#TrenchFoot
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Blisters

Wind chill makes cold weather even more dangerous. Limit exposure, stay dry & report unsafe conditions immediately. Taking #cold weather precautions will help you stay safe on the job.

Check out these #ColdStress hazard safety tips from #LHSFNA: https://bit.ly/4pQz0lu

#LIUNA

As #freezing temperatures set in across the Midwest region, let’s stay warm, safe, and ready with proper PPE & clothing that fits right & allows proper circulation.

Our strength is in looking out for each other on every jobsite, every day.

#ColdStress #Solidarity #LIUNA

Winter weather presents outdoor hazards including slippery roads and surfaces, strong winds, and environmental cold. Check out these helpful cold weather safety tips from OSHA: https://www.osha.gov/winter-weather/hazards

#WinterSafety #Winter #ColdStress #OSHA #LIUNA

Physiological and perceptual changes underly the decline in cognitive-motor performance during acute and repeated cold stress This study examined the impact of cold-induced stress on cognitive and motor performance. Thirteen males (19.7 ± 0.23 yr) trained on a computer-based visuomotor task once daily for six consecutive ...

Physiological and perceptual changes underly the decline in cognitive-motor performance during acute and repeated cold stress

doi.org/10.1080/2332...

#Coldstress #cognitive #immersion #motor #temperature
#temperaturejournal

Work #Smart & work #Safe! Protect yourself from cold weather by wearing multiple layers of warm, breathable clothing, and keep an eye on your fellow #Laborers for signs of #ColdStress or injury.

#Solidarity #Safety #LIUNA #FeelThePower

In this #freezing weather, it's important to be prepared & protect yourself against #ColdStress hazards by wearing:

• 3+ Layers of Loose-fitting Warm Clothes
• Hat & Hooded Jacket
• Knit Face Mask
• Insulated Water Resistant Gloves
• Insulated Waterproof Boots

#LIUNA #Cold

#ColdWeather is here—don’t let it catch you off guard. Make sure you are dressing properly to prevent #ColdStress.

Be #ITK on the best ways to protect yourself & your crew in cold weather 👉 https://lhsfna.org/work-safely-in-cold-weather/

Safety doesn’t stop when the temperature drops! #LIUNA

#NewResearchAlert

"This little piggy got cold: Door flaps on outdoor farrowing huts improve piglet survival during winter in Australia" by Lucas et al.
Get the full paper here: www.applied-ethology.org/iqs/cpti.23/...

#outdoorfarrowing #pigletwelfare #coldstress

When the Cold Wins: Frozen PPE Fails and What EHS Pros Must Know Winter may look pretty from the window—but on the job site it’s often a hazard disguised in white. As EHS professionals, we know heat, chemicals, and heights get the big headlines—but then there’s the quiet curveball: cold weather messing up good PPE. Gear that works fine in mild temps? Su...

❄️ When “Winter PPE” becomes “Why-is-this-failing PPE”…

Read the article here: safetyknights.com/post/690f36157ee7bd06065...

#EHS #SafetyProbs #WinterPPE #SafetyKnights #PPEFails #ColdStress

Cold temperatures are on their way! Access CPWR's helpful resource information to keep yourself safe in cold, wet, icy, or snowy conditions on their Working on Cold Weather website: https://bit.ly/4o3tZ99

#WinterSafety #ColdWeather #ColdStress #Safety #LIUNA

Extreme Cold Exposure and Lone Workers: Beyond Frostbite -- Occupational Health & Safety Cold stress goes deeper than frostbite. For lone workers, prolonged exposure can impair physical and cognitive performance—creating hidden safety risks when no one is there to help.

Lone workers + extreme cold = hidden risks. It’s not just frostbite—it’s slowed reactions, errant decisions & no backup when you’re out there solo. Stay sharp.
ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#LoneWorkerSafety #WinterWork #ColdStress

Construction of #responsemodels for color gradation skewed distribution parameters extracted from digital wheat canopy images in response to cold-spell effects

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#BioResJournal #OpenAccess #climatechange #environment #coldstress #wheatresearch #agricultural

Rows of banana plants in a plantation

Genome-wide identification and expression of #CYP71 #gene family in response to low-temperature stress in #banana.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:2, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...

#Musa #AbioticStress #ColdStress

Be aware of the factors that can increase your risk of #ColdStress & always be prepared for working in cold conditions.

#Winter #Safety #LIUNA

Temperatures continue to drop, and Florida's manatees are impacted by the cold and experience the highest death toll from cold stress in 6 years. Rescuers, Aquariums, Sea World, and Disney rallies to give the manatees safe refuge. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday #ColdStress

It's been quite a week so far for cold weather! Be #ITK about #ColdStress symptoms & act quickly!

#Hypothermia
• Extended Shivering
• Shivering Stops
• Confusion or Slurred Speech
#Frostbite
• Numbness
• Red or Spotting Skin
#TrenchFoot
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Blisters

Candidate genes associated with low temperature tolerance in cucumber adult plants identified by combining GWAS & QTL mapping - Stress Biology Fruit quality and yield are reduced when cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) plants are exposed to low temperature (LT) stress, yet, the inheritance and genes linked to cold tolerance in adult plants have n...

Candidate genes associated with low temperature tolerance in cucumber adult plants identified by combining GWAS & QTL mapping
Caixia Li, Shaoyun Dong ... Han Miao & Shengping Zhang

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#PlantSci #ColdStress #AbioticStress

Temperatures are set to drop below freezing in many Midwest areas over the next several days. #WorkSmart by limiting skin exposure to avoid the potential of #frostbite & by taking these steps to protect yourself in #ColdWeather.

#JobSafety #ColdStress #LIUNA

In #freezing weather, it's important to be prepared & protect yourself against #ColdStress hazards by wearing:

• 3+ Layers of Loose-fitting Warm Clothes
• Hat & Hooded Jacket
• Knit Face Mask
• Insulated Water Resistant Gloves
• Insulated Waterproof Boots

#LIUNA #Cold #Safety

#LIUNA members work year round to build & strengthen our communities in challenging weather conditions. With freezing temperatures, it is important to remember your training, dress in layers, work smart & remain safe.

#Safety #ColdStress #Cold #Weather #Training