Vol.25 | No.47 | Week of 11-24-25

# WORKING SAFELY IN THE RAIN

*Working in the rain*  
*can cause slippery*  
*surfaces and limited*  
*visibility. However,*  
*steps can be taken*  
*to mitigate such*  
*hazards.*  
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## Date:

**Job Name:**

**Supervisor Signature:**

Employees working in the rain face additional hazards, such as poor visibility and  
wet, slippery surfaces. Here are work practices that will help prevent accidents  
and injuries when working in the rain.

*ñ* Move more slowly and carefully. When working in the rain, a natural  
reaction is to try to work more quickly to get back inside as soon as  
possible. However, because rain makes everything more slippery, you  
should do the exact opposite – work more slowly and deliberately to  
prevent slipping and falling, especially when climbing ladders.

*ñ* Use the correct equipment. Do not use electrical tools and equipment that  
are not specifically rated for outdoor use when working in the rain. When  
using hand tools, use tools with textured, nonslip grip handles.

*ñ* Wear appropriate rain gear. If you are cold and wet, you are likely  
concentrating more on how miserable you are than the work at hand. Rain  
gear which includes both a coat and pants or overalls and is ventilated  
should be worn for prolonged wet-weather work. If it’s cold and rainy, wool  
or synthetic fibers specifically designed for cold weather use are the best  
for wear under rain gear because it will keep you warm even if it gets wet.  
Also, wear rain gear that is the proper size; if it’s too large it may interfere  
with movement.

*ñ* Wear appropriate footwear. Footwear for use in inclement weather  
should have deep treads to help prevent slipping. Footwear that is in poor  
condition (treads are worn down or worn smooth or footwear with holes)  
should not be worn.

*ñ* Use proper hand protection. When doing work requiring a sure grip (using  
hand tools, for example), wear gloves that fit snugly and provide a nonslip  
grip. To prevent water from entering gloves, make sure that the sleeve of  
the glove is either tight fitting or is long enough that it fits under the cuff of  
your raincoat.

*ñ* Ensure that you can see. If wearing goggles or eyeglasses, use antifogging  
sprays or wipes on them before going outside. Be sure that the area you are  
working in is well lit; if needed, light the area using lights rated for outdoor  
use. Wear hoods or hats to keep rain out of your eyes. Also, since hoods on  
rain gear narrow your range of vision, make it a point to turn your head to  
look both ways and above and below you when wearing a hood in the rain.

*ñ* Make sure that you can be seen. If working in an area where there is  
vehicular traffic (trucks, cars, forklifts, etc.), always wear bright-colored,  
reflective vests or rain gear, even during the day. Do not wear rain gear or  
vests that have become worn and are dull and/or no longer reflective.

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