THORZT is PIP’s newest addition to its heat stress PPE portfolio Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP®), a global leader in personal protective equipment (PPE) including hand protection, above-the-neck protection, workwear and footwear, proudly announces the launch of THORZT™ into the North America market. This exciting new addition of powder concentrates enhances the PIP market-leading heat…
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The average high temperatures for Shelby, North Carolina are generally quite pleasant – ranging from 47 degrees in January to near 90 degrees F in July. But inside the Ames Copper Group facility it’s a different story, as temps can be much higher. The smelting and refining furnaces, used to recycle scrap copper into anodes…
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Cooling Towel and Helmet Liner with Nape Cover Keep Industrial Workers Safer and More Comfortable in Extreme Heat North American safety helmet innovator STUDSON released a chemical-free cooling helmet liner with a nape cover and a cooling towel designed to shield wearers from harmful sun rays and sweltering heat, simply activated with water. Developed with…
Read More >>Study shows head index reduction by up to 8oF/4.5oC KOROYD® – a global leader in advanced impact protection technology – announces data showing KOROYD integrated safety helmets reduce heat stress by up to 8o Fahrenheit/4.5o Celsius compared to traditional EPS internal helmet constructions. As part of a continued mission to advance the standard of protective…
Read More >>Federal law requires employers to provide safe, healthy working conditions The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury in outdoor and indoor workplaces. The department also announced that OSHA will intensify its enforcement…
Read More >>The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. In the past 10 years, warehousing and distribution centers have experienced tremendous growth with more than 1.9 million people employed in the industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data…
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PIP® Bisley® X-Airflow™ Workwear is an exciting innovation that revolutionizes heat stress protection, even in extreme heat conditions. Featuring a unique laser perforation technology along the side panels, underarm and across the back, Bisley® X-Airflow™ Workwear is the most advanced apparel for keeping the heat out compared to any other workwear vented shirts on the…
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The StaCool Vest™ Core Body Cooling System, now available in luminescent safety colors, is helping workers beat the summer heat, allowing Work Zone employees to stay safe, cool, and productive despite elevated ambient temperatures. Fully adjustable models are available in safety yellow, orange, and green to wear over normal clothing, providing all-day comfort with unrivaled…
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As Originally Seen in the July/August Issue of Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace History/Background On a warm, summer day in July, a 42-year-old man was on his way to work for his new job as a roofer. When he arrived, there was plenty of water, ice and drinks available at the site for him to…
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The planet is getting hotter. NASA data shows “a long-term warming trend due to human activities.”[1] That trend increases the problems associated with environmental heat exposure, particularly among workers who don’t have the luxury of avoiding it. Health problems caused by heat stress can range from mild to severe, and account for dozens of deaths…
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