Heat stress - Articles - Page 14

How to handle temperature & labor stressors

April 1, 2017

Many workers and outdoor enthusiasts’ are exposed to temperature extremes throughout the day. Most of the time this is due to work, exercise or in my case, a circulatory disorder which can make me sweat profusely.

Ergodyne introduces new Chill-Its® Cooling Arm Sleeves for evaporative cooling relief

March 30, 2017

Just in time for summer, Ergodyne introduced another cooling item to its Chill-Its® Line today. Chill-Its® 6690 Cooling Arm Sleeves activate instantly when wet, using evaporation for extended cooling and protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Ergodyne introduces new Hydration Pack Cleaning Kit

March 2, 2017

Ergodyne introduced a complementary piece to its Chill-Its® Hydration Pack Series today. Compatible with any Chill-Its® bladder, the 5159 Hydration Pack Cleaning Kit offers an affordable, chemical-free 4-in-1 tool created to clean and maintain the bladder and delivery system.

Ergodyne adds hi-vis summer solutions to Glowear® for cool and conspicuous comfort

February 21, 2017

Ergodyne today added new products to its GloWear® Hi-Vis Apparel Line in preparation for summer outdoor work. These new garments provide ANSI-compliant visibility to prevent struck-by accidents and are packed with features to help workers beat the heat.

Sqwincher and Voltgard® name International Lineman's Rodeo Expo raffle winners

Patrick Hanes of Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) and Jeremy Schneck of Westar Energy were drawn as the lucky recipients of the FREE PRIMOS Hunting Gear booth raffle prizes

November 4, 2016

Voltgard®, a division of Saf-T-Gard International Inc., and Sqwincher, the hydration authority, are pleased to announce the winners of their International Lineman’s Rodeo Expo booth raffle prize drawing. Please join the companies in congratulating Patrick Hanes, Manager of Electric Transmission & Distribution at the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL), and Jeremy Schneck, Lineman at Westar Energy, on their prizes. Hanes was chosen as the recipient of the PRIMOS Double Bull Bullpen, and Schneck was selected to receive the PRIMOS Bullet Proof 2 Game Camera, both worth a combined value of $436.90.

3M™ Elevated Temperature Hard Hat H-700T Series

November 1, 2016

In challenging, elevated heat conditions you need safety equipment that stands up to the heat and helps keep your workers comfortable

Arbill launches quarterly digital magazine

September 1, 2016

This complimentary digital publication gives safety executives insider information to stay informed on job safety.

Ergodyne bundles up N-Ferno® line with new hi-vis apparel

August 26, 2016

Ergodyne has announced today new hi-vis additions to its N-Ferno® Line of warming gear. Now, workers on the cold shift can enjoy comfort and conspicuity from head to toe.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Olympic work

August 16, 2016

As Olympic fever takes hold, we would like to take the opportunity to highlight research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that relates directly or indirectly to the athletes or their events.

Hot conditions stress older works

Mike Stearns

June 1, 2016

Studies show that older workers are more susceptible to negative consequences from heat exposure, and building this understanding into a workplace heat illness prevention program is imperative to creating a robust plan.