On average, excessive heat causes 650 deaths in the United States every year. Thirty-nine of those took place on the job in 2016 – double the amount that occurred only two years prior.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, in 2015 there were 2,905,900 recordable cases of workplace injuries and 4,836 workplace fatalities. All companies should have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to help identify hazards in the workplace and protect all employees.
In recent years, an increasing number of industrial facilities have added high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans to make their HVAC systems work more efficiently.
We all learned in science class that homeostasis is the self-regulating process by which our bodies maintain stability. One of the most important functions of homeostasis is the regulation of body temperature, which is called thermoregulation.
Athletics scholars have studied heat-related illnesses (HRIs) and their impact on athletes of all ages at all levels. Their discoveries can help safety professionals prevent HRIs in the workplace.
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 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.
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.
Ergodyne has announced today strategic updates to the hydration packs in its Chill-Its® Cooling Line. Each model now features a redesigned DualCap bladder opening, and premium models 5156 and 5157 are now only available in a larger 3-liter bladder.