Winter in South Dakota can be a brutal season, especially for jobs, such as construction, that require people to be outside all of the time. Construction workers are exposed to all of the elements, whether it’s the sun beating down on them during summer, or the blizzard like conditions of winter. Each season presents its own type of elements that are important to take caution against, and winter is no different. It is crucial to stay safe in the winter, so here are a few tips for construction workers to keep in mind while out in the winter elements.

Rubber roofing material being installed.