When hands become chilled, the sense of touch deteriorates and the muscle strength of the hand diminishes, as well as its precision and endurance. If the hands become really cold, one feels an excruciating pain. If one continues to lose heat, one might experience short-lived hot flashes, followed by further cooling until the hand gets frostbitten.

Medical recommendations are to quit smoking and using snuff, remove rings and metal bracelets, and keep the hands warm. Preferably use wool or seal skin gloves (not fingerless gloves). If possible, one should also avoid exposing oneself to stress when in the cold as stress leads to reduced blood circulation to the hands and feet.

There is research indicating that certain foods positively affect circulation, such as beets. Another thing that improves blood circulation is regular winter swimming.

Everyone, by better understanding one's body, can perform better and prevent experiencing discomfort or injuries.

However, certain professional categories definitely benefit from this knowledge, including occupational health services, doctors, researchers, those working with vibrating tools, as well as other categories such as biathletes or tourists and recreational athletes.

Yes, one can see changes over time, for example, if one has developed an injury from working with vibrating tools.

One can also see the effects of medications, for example, if one starts taking blood pressure medication.

The changes are also age-related, among other things, metabolism decreases just before the age of 50, which affects blood circulation.

Yes, women generally have colder hands than men, as research has shown, though there are exceptions.

Percold's database also shows that women have a reduced ability to regain warmth in their hands after being exposed to cold.

Medical recommendations include quitting smoking and snuff, removing rings and metal bracelets, and keeping the hands warm, preferably using wool or seal skin gloves (not fingerless mittens). If possible, one should also avoid exposing oneself to stress when in the cold as stress reduces the blood circulation to the hands and feet.

There is research indicating that certain foods can improve circulation, for example, beetroots. Another activity that boosts blood circulation is regular winter swimming.

Omicold has many years of experience in the operation and maintenance of infrastructure. Personnel working with this are key individuals when it comes to keeping the infrastructure operational in all situations. They often work with vibrating tools in cold environments and also face injuries.

In the maintenance industry, they measure the "health" of machines, vehicles, and facilities. In many cases, the same measurement equipment and similar methods are used as in healthcare, including ultrasound and thermal camera technology.

Omicold har därför sett det som viktigt att även inkludera ”underhåll” av människan för att skapa bästa förutsättningar och minimera skaderisker.